posted Apr 12, 2014, 3:23 PM by Van koughnet
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updated Apr 16, 2014, 6:46 PM
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Home page write up prior to the flood
The following content was posted on the site home page prior to the 2014 spring thaw. During the spring of 2013 there was record flooding of the black river and many other areas in muskoka. The 2013/2014 winter was a record breaker as well. It started early and had record accumulations which remained into May. Spring seemed to be delayed by 3-4 weeks in 2014 and this set the stage for the potential of another massive flood. Although the water levels did not match the record breaking 2013 spring flood, they were still significant. This was another odd spring occurrence, with significant temperature fluctuations. Unusually cold temps helped prevent extreme flooding but caused the flooded areas to freeze solid for a day or 2. We have preserved the home page post her for historical reference.
Watch the 2013 Vankoughnet flood recap video below
With
record amounts of snow still hanging around this late in the season,
many wonder if the "100 year" flood that occurred last year will happen
again, or be even worse. As we get deeper into spring, the chance of
prolonged, extreme temperature increases becomes much greater.
Compounding the situation, there is still significant snow accumulation
on the frozen ground, and the potential for some heavy "April showers".
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Posted Apr 26, 2014, 6:37 AM by Van koughnet
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April 18 12pm - flood update
Water level down a bit more this AM. Rain might bring it back up, but weather forecast looks good for the next few days...until they change it on us!
This will be the last update unless water level starts to rise again....or something else of interest occurs.
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Posted Apr 18, 2014, 10:31 AM by Van koughnet
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April 17 - 5pm flood update
WATER LEVEL DROPPING FAST |
Posted Apr 17, 2014, 2:17 PM by Van koughnet
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April 17 9AM - Flood update
Water level down significantly this morning 
Mother nature first showed us her power, and then her beauty. hundreds of icicles appear over night under McCutcheon bridge. Photos below
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Posted Apr 17, 2014, 6:32 AM by Van koughnet
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April 16 - 9pm update
ADDING A LITTLE "LIGHT" HEARTEDNESS TO A "HEAVY" SITUATION.....
Gotta love the extra effort used in this warning to sum up the situation! Just imagine the time spent to hand write the extra bit at the top. Probably went through a number ofoptions before making the BIG decision......
DEEP.......TOTALLY.......REALLY.....DANGEROUSLY....???
Back to business....
The included photo's were taken at 10am, but water level has dropped about a foot as of 9pm today. Can't be too certain, but the weather forecast looks like it will put a slow gradual end to our flooding this year. Keep your fingers crossed. |
Posted Apr 16, 2014, 6:45 PM by Van koughnet
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April 16 7am - Flood update
View of Vankoughnet rd and McCuteon bridge as of 7am this morning. The cold (-13C) night brought Black river water level down a bit, but flooded areas have frozen solid in spots. Miriam Drive (not seen here) has it the worst. Miriam is the only way out of that area for residents living down that way. Not sure if the road is currently passable. From one extreme to the next. Rain and warmer temps in the forecast for tomorrow! |
Posted Apr 16, 2014, 6:19 AM by Van koughnet
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April 15 5pm flood update
Black river water level is up again from last post. Now just brushing the underside of the north edge of McCutcheon bridge. Hopefully the cold night ahead will help. |
Posted Apr 15, 2014, 6:31 PM by Van koughnet
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April 15 - 7am Flood update
Winter returns
Flood level not a lot higher than last night but it sure looks worse. Buses are cancelled by the way!
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Posted Apr 15, 2014, 4:35 AM by Van koughnet
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April 14 - 11pm flood update
Vankoughnet Rd. just north of McCutcheon bridge now has a significant amount of water on it compared to last post 5hrs ago. Looks like it is still rising. Water is almost touching the bottom of the bridge. Hopefully the cooler weather slows things down. |
Posted Apr 14, 2014, 8:22 PM by Van koughnet
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April 14 3pm flood update
Eerie fog hiding its secrets
The river is just starting to escape it's banks and creep over Vankoughnet road just north of McCutcheon bridge. Water level is just below bridge
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Posted Apr 14, 2014, 1:09 PM by Van koughnet
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April 14 8am update
Water level has increased from last update but, level remains below McCutcheon bridge.
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Posted Apr 14, 2014, 1:09 PM by Van koughnet
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April 13 10pm update
No major change in the river water level from the last update at 12pm today. The water is about 2 feet below McCutcheon bridge. There were a few heavy down pours through the day today. Rain is expected over night and through Monday.
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Posted Apr 14, 2014, 1:10 PM by Van koughnet
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April 13 12pm flood update
So far so good!
Water level has not increased significantly since last night.
Changes happen pretty rapidly though. These 2 photos were taken within 15 minutes of each other. Sadly missed the ice go while it was happening!
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Posted Apr 13, 2014, 12:56 PM by Van koughnet
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April 12 7pm Update
View of McCutcheon bridge before the rain
The following info was posted on 12th prior to any flooding this year. Concerns
of a repeat of last years flood seem to be well founded. The Black
river is already quite high. and there is still significant snow
accumulation in the area. Environment Canada has issued a rain fall
warning of up to 75mm for the next 3 days. Compounding the issue, day
time temperatures are expected to be in the teens.
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Posted Apr 16, 2014, 6:48 PM by Van koughnet
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