Maitland Valley Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 23, 2022

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety

A low pressure system is continuing to track through the Great Lakes region today, bringing widespread rainfall to Southern Ontario. 15 - 30 mm of rain is expected today into Thursday morning.

Soils throughout the watershed remain fairly saturated from the snowmelt and rain earlier this week. River levels are expected to be similar to what was experienced these past few weeks, reaching or slightly exceeding bankfull conditions. Significant flooding is not expected with flooding limited to traditional flood prone area. Municipal staff should monitor local problem areas and be prepared for the closures of low lying roads.

Residents are reminded to use caution near all watercourses. Slippery streambanks and extremely cold, fast-flowing water will combine to create hazardous conditions.

Updates will be provided if conditions change. This message will remain in place until 4:00 pm on Friday March 25, 2022.