With the possibility of significant rainfall this week, conservation authority officials have issued a flood watch for the Wallaceburg area.
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority stated that water levels in the lower reaches of the Sydenham River continue to rise, with minor flooding in Wallaceburg anticipated.
“Water levels continue to remain high, resulting in over-bank flooding in floodplain areas,” stated a media release. “Localized flooding will continue to expand into low-lying areas, mostly agricultural floodplain and parkland areas.”
Roads that were identified as closed earlier will continue to be impacted by high levels.
River banks are expected to be slippery, with possibility for minor erosion. Residents are reminded to avoid waterways and flooded areas due to slippery banks and swift-moving water.