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Safety Bulletin From the UTRCA

Friday, 24 February 2017 12:00

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is keeping a close eye on local streams and rivers right now.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is keeping a close eye on local streams and rivers right now. 

With plenty of rain in the forecast today and the potential for thunderstorms, they are worried about potential flooding. UTRCA Senior Water Resources Engineer Mark Shifflett says stream flows will likely remain elevated throughout the weekend and into next week.

"The ground is generally saturated, so any rain we get will produce runoff into local ditches, streams, rivers and ponds. We expect the rain to keep stream flows elevated throughout the weekend and into next week, with flows likely peaking on Saturday during the day or overnight."

Shifflett says they are worried about the potential for some minor flooding. 

"With the current forecasts, we may be looking at minor flooding of low lying areas, although there could be higher flows is some areas due to thunderstorms."

Just about all of the snow has now melted now. Residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses, and keep children and pets away. Streambanks are slippery, the water is very cold, and any remaining ice is unstable and thin.

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