Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021)
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local streams and rivers to rise in response to the wet weather that began Thursday evening and will continue over the weekend. Forecasts are calling for 25 – 50 mm of rain in the region by Sunday, with the possibility of thundershowers bringing additional rain.
While rainfall over the past several weeks has made the ground quite wet and unable to absorb much more water, the UTRCA does not expect serious flooding. There may be localized drainage issues in low lying areas, and streams may approach bank full conditions in areas that receive higher rainfall amounts.
The UTRCA reminds residents 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 and any standing water.
The UTRCA will operate its flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas to reduce any downstream flooding if required. UTRCA officials are monitoring the situation, and will report on any changing conditions if necessary.
Contact: Eleanor Heagy, Communications Specialist