Water Levels Remain High
Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Issued December 30, 2023 at 2:40 pm; valid until January 2, 2024)
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is reminding residents that although water levels are dropping, they remain high in all watercourses. With the holiday break in progress, parents and caregivers are asked to keep children and pets away from all watercourses. Banks adjacent to rivers, creeks, and ditches may be slippery and, when combined with fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard.
Residents are reminded that standing water can also present dangers. It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low lying areas that are prone to flooding.
This message will remain in effect until Tuesday, January 2, 2024, unless local conditions warrant further updates. The UTRCA will continue to monitor forecasts and watershed conditions and will provide updates if required.