Rainfall Warning Issued for Connaigre: Significant Runoff and Flooding Possible
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Connaigre, with an additional 20 to 30 mm of rain expected to cause significant runoff and localized flooding through Friday afternoon.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for the Connaigre region. This alert is issued when significant impacts are expected due to rainfall amounts.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this warning is Connaigre.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Drivers should be aware that water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. To report severe weather, contact NLstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #NLwx.
Expected Conditions
Significant rainfall continues across the region, with further accumulations of 20 to 30 mm expected. Due to the presence of snowpack and frozen ground, significant runoff is likely. This runoff may cause localized flooding in low-lying areas where the ground cannot absorb water or where drainage is obstructed. Additionally, streams and rivers are expected to run significantly higher than their normal levels.
Timeline
The warning is currently in effect and is expected to last until this afternoon, March 13, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at approximately 8:08 PM UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice