By Staff
July 17th. 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Conservation Halton advises that the Flood Warning message issued July 16, 2024 has been downgraded to a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety which is now in effect.
Water levels in watershed creeks rose significantly earlier in the week. Caution around the edges of creeks – especially with children.
Conservation Halton reports that areas within our jurisdiction received upwards of 80 mm yesterday, with the highest amounts recorded within the middle and upper watershed areas. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground conditions resulted in flooding of low-lying areas and watercourse overtopping at number of roadway crossings throughout the jurisdiction. Watershed monitoring information combined with visual observations completed today have confirmed that water levels have receded following yesterday’s rain and flooding is no longer a concern. Latest forecast information also indicates that no significant rainfall is anticipated over the next several days. Notwithstanding, levels within all watercourses will remain elevated as conditions slowly return to normal.
Conservation Halton continues to remind 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 Condition Statement –Water Safety message as conditions warrant.
This Watershed Condition Statement will be in effect through Friday July 19, 2024.
