With heightened temperatures and heavy rainfall expected across Waterloo Region, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a flood watch across the entirety of the Grand River watershed.
It comes following the above seasonal conditions seen in the region, with temperatures expected to remain in double digits over the coming days, alongside heavy amounts of precipitation throughout the week.
Forecasts currently show as much as 50 to 50 mm of rainfall across Waterloo Region through the wrap-up to March and the beginning of April.
“The forecasted rainfall is expected to generate significant runoff, leading to rising water levels,” the GRCA said in a statement. “As a result, this event will increase the potential risk of flooding in areas typically prone to flooding.”
Those impacted areas stretch across the entire Grand River watershed, including:
- Grand Valley
- Waldemar
- Drayton
- West Montrose
- The Village of Conestogo
- New Hamburg
- Ayr
- Brantford
- Six Nations
- Caledonia
- Cayuga
- Dunnville
“High flows and unstable ice conditions will increase the safety risk around rivers and streams throughout the watershed,” GRCA said. “The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution around all local waterways.”
Families are encouraged to keep themselves, pets, and children away from all local watercourses for the time being, also reminding the public to stay off any ice-covered waterbodies due to those unsafe conditions.
The GRCA’s message and flood watch are expected to remain in effect through 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 7.
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