The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has issued a statement about the water conditions in the Sydenham River.
SCRCA officials say water levels on the Sydenham River and its tributaries continue to rise as a result of ongoing precipitation.
Additional periods of thunderstorm activity has also produced significant localized downpours in some areas.
Many rural areas including fields and floodplains have become saturated resulting in more immediate run off into rivers and streams rapidly raising levels unexpectedly.
SCRCA officials say no additional precipitation is expected for the next few days.
“Levels are anticipated to remain high into the weekend. Drains and smaller watercourses in upstream areas may also experience localized flooding in some areas especially during rain events,” SCRCA officials stated.
“Municipal officials and road superintendents should monitor local conditions. Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely. Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and potentially flooded areas due to slippery banks, cold and swift moving water. Parents in particular are urged to keep their children away from floodplain areas.”
SCRCA officials said they will monitor the flood condition of the watersheds in the region and will provide warnings to municipal officials and media in the event conditions develop which could result in the potential of flooding.
