GRCA warns of moderate flooding this spring
Posted Feb 22, 2017 05:05:47 PM.
Last Updated Feb 22, 2017 05:39:15 PM.
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The double digit, record breaking temperatures this week means a lot of melting snow, and that has the Grand River Conservation Authority warning of moderate flooding in the Grand River watershed this spring.
Stephanie Shifflett, Water Resources Engineer with the GRCA says they based their decision on a very dry fall and wet winter.
“Wet conditions and warm temperatures have led to saturated ground conditions in many parts of the watershed”, explained Shifflett. “With warm temperatures over the past weekend, the southern and central parts of the watershed are virtually snow free at this time, while the northern watershed is still fairly covered with snow. Conditions are changing rapidly and are being reassessed daily.”
She adds, Environment Canada is calling for mild and wet weather over the next three months.
This week, the GRCA doesn’t expect any major flooding.
