Highlights:
- Water levels rising across the watershed
- 50 to 70 mm of precipitation over the weekend
- Slippery stream banks
- Saturated ground conditions
Water levels on the Sydenham River and its tributaries continue to rise moderately as a result of precipitation received over the weekend. Many rural areas including fields and floodplains have become saturated resulting in more immediate run off into rivers and streams. Water levels on the Sydenham River and its tributaries will remain high and near top of the bank on Sydenham River for the next few days.
Communities to the south of Petrolia and west of Alvinston has received the highest rainfall totals. These areas (Petrolia, Brigden and Oil springs) are experiencing localized flooding. Farm fields throughout the region can be expected to continue for the next few days. Flooding is anticipated to be minor in nature with no additional precipitation is in the forecast.
Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely.
Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to saturated and slippery banks as well as the danger of swift moving water.
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.
This message will remain in effect until Wednesday, November 22, 2017 unless otherwise updated.
Update: As required.
Contact: Girish Sankar, Director of Water Resources
at 519-245-3710 ext. 247 after hours at 519-617-1935