The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has issued a watershed conditions statement, as the Sydenham River is on the rise.
SCRCA officials said the watershed was under a severe thunderstorm warning overnight.
Between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. this morning the watershed received between 40 mm and 60 mm of rainfall in some areas.
“Water levels on the Sydenham River and its tributaries will rise quickly,” SCRCA officials stated.
“Additional periods of thunderstorm activity have 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.”
Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely, SCRCA officials said.
Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to slippery banks.
Parents in particular are urged to keep their children away from floodplain areas.
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority 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.
This message will remain in effect until Wednesday, June 24 unless otherwise updated.
