The rain is heavy on Monday and that has forced Conservation Halton to issue a Watershed Condition Statement regarding water safety.
Environment Canada says the total rainfall could reach up to 50mm before it’s finally over, and that’s dangerous for anyone around the watershed. As for timing, Conservation Halton’s statement says that 15-30mm of rain has already fallen and that could double over the next 24-hours.
Here’s what the statement says:
“Widespread flooding is not anticipated; however, fast flowing water and flooding of low-lying areas and natural floodplains may be expected.
“Conservation Halton is asking all residents and children to keep a safe distance from all watercourses and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams. Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and slippery conditions along stream banks continue to make these locations extremely dangerous. Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers.
“Conservation Halton will continue to monitor stream and weather conditions and will issue an update to this Watershed Condition Statement –Water Safety message as conditions warrant.”
This Watershed Condition Statement will be in effect through Tuesday June 13th.
We’ll update you should anything change.
Read Monday’s forecast here.
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