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GRCA Flood Message #1 – Flood Watch - April 12, 2018

Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2018 04:15 PM

Public urged to stay away from local waterways, monitor conditions

Current weather forecasts indicate a widespread system that has the potential to impact the watershed with heavy rainfall through this weekend and into Tuesday next week. Rainfall totals over a five day period are expected to reach upwards of 90mm based on the current forecast. This amount of rainfall, combined with wet or frozen ground is expected to result in elevated flows in rivers and streams across the watershed. Flood...

Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety

Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2018 04:00 PM

A low pressure system is set to traverse the province Tuesday into Wednesday bringing heavy rain to the Grand River Watershed. Cumulative rainfall totals of 20 to 30 mm are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday due to this system, resulting in elevated flows in rivers and streams across the watershed.

Flows are expected to peak below warning levels throughout the watershed. While no major flooding is expected, there may be some flooding in low lying areas, which are prone to flooding.

For...