Highlights:

• 25 mm of rain over the last 24 hours
• 50 to 60 mm of Precipitation over today and into tomorrow
• Slippery stream banks
• Road closures anticipated

Current:

Over the last 24 hours 15 to 25 mm (0.6 to 1 inches) of rain across the region has caused water levels to rise. The Sydenham River and its tributaries are responding with rising water levels. Lower than usual water levels in the Sydenham will provide an increased storage for the runoff resulting from the rain. Water levels are expected to rise on the tributaries of the north branch of the Sydenham River, specifically on Black Creek near Bradshaw. Water levels on the east branch are also increasing moderately at Alvinston and at Florence. Localized flooding is occurring at low lying areas, mostly in agricultural and parkland areas. All watercourses are expected to be near or over top of bank conditions for the next few days.

Several roads are anticipated to be closed this week. These roads include:

• Pretty Road between Stanley Line and McCallum Line
• Waubuno Road north of Bickford Line
• Waterworks Road north of Courtright Line
• Plowing Match Road between Rokeby Line and Petrolia Line
• Fairweather Road between Rokeby Line and Shiloh Line
• Fairweather Road between Aberfeldy Line and Oil Springs Line

Short Term:

Precipitation forecast for today and tomorrow call for accumulations near 50 mm. Water levels will remain high and near top of the bank on Sydenham River for the next few days. Drains and smaller watercourses in upstream areas will experience localized flooding in some areas.

Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely.

Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to slippery banks, cold and swift moving water and deteriorating ice. Parents in particular are urged to keep their children away from floodplain areas.

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority will monitor the flood condition of the watersheds in the region and will provide warnings to municipal officials and media in the event conditions develop which could result in the potential of flooding.

Update: As required.
Contact: Girish Sankar, Water Resources Engineer
519-245-3710 ext. 247 after hours at 519-617-1935
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