City of London Boating Ban (special flood bulletin, April 1, 2023)
City of London Boating Ban (special flood bulletin, April 1, 2023) Issued April 1, 2023 at 8:00 am The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels. The City of London Police may implement the ban and inform the media. When river levels recede below boating ban threshold levels, the UTRCA will notify Police Services and the Fire Department. See Thames River water levels and [...]
Update: Watershed Receives Forecast Rainfall – More Expected (flood bulletin, March 31-April 4, 2023)
Update: Watershed Receives Forecast Rainfall – More Expected (flood bulletin, March 31-April 4, 2023) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued March 31, 2023 at 14:45; Valid until April 4, 2023 The Colorado low that moved into the region early this morning has brought 15-20 mm of rain to the Upper Thames River basin so far. Up to an additional 20 mm of rain is forecast between Friday afternoon and Saturday [...]
Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain (media release, March 31, 2023)
Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain (media release, March 31, 2023) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects water levels in local streams and rivers to rise Friday afternoon and into Saturday, in response to the rainfall. The watershed has received 15-20 mm of rain since early this morning, and forecasts call for an additional 15-20 mm of rain by tomorrow evening. Parents are reminded to [...]
Rain in Forecast for Friday (flood bulletin, March 30 – April 4, 2023)
Rain in Forecast for Friday (flood bulletin, March 30 – April 4, 2023) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued March 30, 2023 at 13:30; Valid until: April 4, 2023 On Friday, a Colorado low is expected to move into the province, bringing showers to the region. Total rain accumulation across the Upper Thames River basin is forecast to reach 20-25 mm from early Friday morning until Saturday evening, [...]
City of London Boating Ban – Cancellation (special flood bulletin, March 25, 2023)
City of London Boating Ban - Cancellation (special flood bulletin, March 25, 2023) Issued March 25, 2023 at 9:40 am The Thames River within the City of London has receded below boating ban levels. The City of London Police may cancel the ban and inform the media. See Thames River water levels and flows Types of flood bulletins Find out how the UTRCA manages floods [...]
City of London Boating Ban (special flood bulletin, March 24, 2023)
City of London Boating Ban (special flood bulletin, March 24, 2023) Issued March 24, 2023 at 1:00 am The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels. The City of London Police may implement the ban and inform the media. When river levels recede below boating ban threshold levels, the UTRCA will notify Police Services and the Fire Department. See Thames River water levels and flows [...]
Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain and Melting Snow (media release, March 23, 2023)
Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain and Melting Snow (media release, March 23, 2023) Streams and rivers in the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) watershed are rising in response to rain and melting snow. The UTRCA expects water levels will continue to rise throughout the day today, peaking late tonight and into Friday. Serious flooding is not expected, but traditional low-lying floodplain areas may be inundated. [...]
Less Rain Measured than Forecast, but Water Levels Still Rising (flood bulletin, March 23-27, 2023)
Less Rain Measured than Forecast, but Water Levels Still Rising (flood bulletin, March 23-27, 2023) FLOOD WATCH - UPDATE Issued March 23, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.; Valid until March 27, 2023 Over the past 24 hours, 5-10 mm of rain fell over the Upper Thames River watershed. This rain, combined with warm temperatures and melting snow, is causing water levels to rise. At this time, most of the snowpack south [...]
Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards Released (media release, March 15, 2023)
March 15, 2023 For immediate release Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards Released The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has released report cards on local environmental conditions in 28 watersheds within the UTRCA. “The watershed report cards grade surface water quality and forest conditions, and include a wide range of other information in readable 8-page packages”, explained Cathy Quinlan, UTRCA Terrestrial Biologist. “The UTRCA produces report cards every [...]
Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Raise Water Levels (flood bulletin, March 21-27, 2023)
Runoff from Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Raise Water Levels (flood bulletin, March 21-27, 2023)FLOOD WATCHIssued March 21, 2023, at 5:50 p.m.; Valid until March 27, 2023 On Wednesday, a low-pressure system is expected to move into the province. This warm moist air mass will bring showers and periods of rain for most of southern Ontario, with total rain accumulation across the Upper Thames River basin potentially reaching 20 - 25 mm. [...]