Rain Forecast for Weekend (flood bulletin, June 25-28, 2021)

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Issued June 25, 2021 at 1:40 pm; valid until June 28, 2021

Weather forecasts are generally calling for 25 – 35 mm of rain in the region between Friday afternoon and Saturday night, with higher totals possible associated with thunderstorms. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement. noting that:

“An area of showers or thunderstorms will enter the region this morning and last through Saturday morning or afternoon. Plenty of moisture in the atmosphere will allow rain to fall heavy at times and amounts exceeding 60 mm may be possible in areas that receive several thunderstorms.”

With a relatively dry watershed, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) does not expect these amounts to cause any serious flooding, though there may be localized drainage issues in low lying areas. The UTRCA’s flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce any downstream flooding if required.

The wet weather is expected to continue through next week. UTRCA officials are monitoring the situation, and will report on any changing conditions if necessary.

Residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses. Stream banks can be slippery and unstable and the water may quickly become fast-moving and higher than normal. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from watercourses.

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