Rainy Week Ahead, UTRCA Advises Caution near Watercourses
With rain in the forecast, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to be cautious near watercourses.
A low-pressure system has entered the region and rain is forecast every day for the rest of the week. Up to 50 mm of rain is forecast by the end of Saturday.
The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding but is watching this system closely. The Authority will operate its flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas to reduce downstream flooding.
The public is reminded to use extreme caution near all local waterways. Caregivers are reminded to keep children and pets away from watercourses. Stream banks may be slippery and unstable, and the water is very cold and fast-moving.
Stay out of any flooded areas and do not drive through flooded roadways. It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low lying areas that are prone to flooding.
For more information:
- See Thames River water levels and flows
- Types of flood bulletins
- Find out how the UTRCA manages floods
Contact: Eleanor Heagy, Communications and Marketing Coordinator