By Staff
July 13th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Conservation Halton advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook issued on July 9, 2024 is being extended.
Conservation Halton advises that rain expected has the potential to flood the creeks.
Over the past four days, total rainfall of 50-105 mm has been measured across the watershed from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl and thunderstorm activity early Friday evening. As a result, watercourses within our jurisdiction remain elevated and continue to recede. Local soil conditions should be considered nearly saturated and capable of producing significant runoff if more rainfall occurs. Environment Canada is currently forecasting hot and humid conditions over the next few days with a chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms.
Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however, fast flowing water and flooding of low-lying areas, natural floodplains, and areas with poor drainage 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 Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook message as conditions warrant.
This Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will be in effect through Tuesday July 16, 2024.
