LSRCA: Shoreline hazard moderate, but rain on the way

Lake Simcoe pictured.

Water levels in Lake Simcoe have measured out of the ‘high risk’ zone for the first time since April, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) announced Wednesday.

The LSRCA says its latest measurement of water levels is 219.16 metres (m), which is still seven centimetres (cm) above average for this time of year.

The latest measurement indicates a steady decline in water levels that started weeks ago.

In April, water levels measured nearly a foot higher, at 219.41 m.

The conservation authority says shoreline flooding continues in some low-lying areas and that rainfall is expected going into early next week.

Residents are still asked to be cautious around all bodies of water, especially if joined by children or pets.

The LSRCA says the moderate risk will be in effect through June 26 or until otherwise updated.