Rain Forecast for Weekend
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK
Issued October 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm; Valid until October 18, 2021
Rain showers are forecast for the region starting later today and persisting over the weekend, due to a weather system that includes a frontal boundary moving in this evening followed by the remnants of what was once Hurricane Pamela. Forecasts are calling for 25 – 50 mm of rain in the region between this evening and Sunday, with the possibility of thundershowers bringing additional rain.
Recent rainfall over the past several weeks has made the watershed quite wet and more susceptible to runoff; however, we do not expect these amounts to cause any serious flooding. There may be localized drainage issues in low lying areas, and in areas that receive higher rainfall amounts, streams may approach bank full conditions.
As there is uncertainty with the track and timing of these systems, a close watch of weather conditions is recommended.
The UTRCA’s flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce any downstream flooding if required.
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.