Rain Forecast Overnight (flood bulletin, June 6-10, 2022)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY
Issued June 6, 2022 at 5:00 pm; valid until June 10, 2022
Showers and occasional thunderstorms are expected to move across Southwestern Ontario as a cold front approaches from the west. Showers will begin this evening and continue into Tuesday morning. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement, which estimates the total precipitation from the storm to be between 25 and 50 mm.
Serious flooding is not expected at this time, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce 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. The water may be higher than normal and quickly become fast-moving. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from watercourses.