NEWS RELEASE
GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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Widespread precipitation is expected across southern Ontario during the day on Sunday and Monday. This system is forecast to bring 20 to 25 mm of rainfall to much of the Grand River watershed.
Ground conditions are generally wet and/or frozen. While no significant flooding is anticipated with this event, higher flows in local waterways will increase the risk of flooding in low-lying areas typically prone to flooding.
River flows will remain higher than normal for several days, increasing the safety risk around rivers and streams throughout the watershed.
Upstream reservoirs are at their lowest level at this time of year and will be used to help manage runoff from this event, if necessary.
The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution around all local waterways. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from all watercourses.
This message will remain in effect until Friday January 3rd, 2020. Updated flood messages will be issued, if necessary as conditions change.
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