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Date and Time Issued: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing the following combined Flood Warning/Flood Watch message. This message replaces GRCA Flood Message #3, previously in effect.
A new weather system has moved into the Grand River watershed, and temperatures are expected to remain above freezing until early Wednesday morning. In addition to the warm temperatures, 10-15mm of rainfall is expected to accompany this event. As a result, river flows will remain high through the week, however significant flooding from rainfall and runoff is not expected. Ice movement may occur during this event and ice jams remain a concern on most local waterways throughout the watershed.
A Flood Warning remains in effect for:
• Grand River (Haldimand County): Ouse Street in Cayuga, due to a significant ice jam in the area.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for all other areas of the Grand River watershed due to the potential for ice movement and continued risk of ice jams. Conditions will be monitored closely, and updates will be issued as necessary. Municipal Flood Coordinators in Flood Watch areas are asked to remain prepared for the possibility of flooding due to ice jams.
Most local waterways remain ice covered, however ice on local waterbodies has been significantly weakened, resulting in extremely unsafe conditions. The public is asked to stay off all unmonitored water bodies due to unsafe conditions. Accessing frozen natural water bodies puts both the public and municipal first responders at risk. Anyone who falls through the ice could experience hypothermia and death within minutes.
Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local municipal flood response programs and be prepared for flooding due to the elevated risk at this time.
Stay safe
Banks adjacent to local waterways are very slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are encouraged to keep children and pets away from all water bodies.
This message will remain in effect until 4:30pm on Friday, February 25, 2022 and will be updated if necessary.