The Grand River Conservation Authority has iSSUED A Flood Watch for the ENTIRE WATERSHED Due to Increased Risk of Snowmelt, Runoff and Ice Jam Formation.
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A LOW-PRESSURE SYSTEM Moving across the Central United States is expected to Bring Warmer Tempèratures and Precipitation to the Watershed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime Temperatures Are Expected to Range from 3c to 7c on Tuesday and 8c to 10c on Wednesday, with Warmer Temperatures in the South and Cooler Tempèratures in the North of the Watershed. Rainfall is Forecast to be as high as 20 to 25 mm across the waatershed.
The River is Largely Ice Covered and There is a Heavy Snowpack Across Most of the Watershed. The Warm Conditions and Rain Will Generate Runoff and Likely Be Sufficient To Cause The River Ice Cover to Break Up and Start Moving, Said a News Release Issued on Monday by Lisa Stocco, The Grca’s Communication Manager. This Raises The Risk of Ice Jam Formation and Associated Flood Potential.
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“Residents who typically experience Flooding SHOULD BE PREPARED AS CONDITIONS CAN Changes Quickly and Without Warning,” Said Stocco.
The City of Brantford’s Municipal Emergency Control Group has put and is monitoring conditions in coordination with grca. While the Current Ice Conditions This Year Are Less Me significant Than These Were in 2018 and 2019, there is a moderate Risk of Ice Jams in the Brantford Area, Which Could Increase Local Flooding Risks.
GRCA Reserve are at their normal operating level for this time of year and will be used to reduce downstream flooding.
The public is encouraged to exercise extreme deposit around all local waterways. Banks Adjacent to Rivers and Creeks Are Very Slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, poses a serious hazard.
Most waterbodies throughout the Grand River Watershed Aren’t Monitored for the purpose of Winter Recreation and the Public is Reminded to Keep Their Children and Pets Away from All Waterways Recreational Users Near Local Waterways Should Be Aware of the Current Conditions and Exemp
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