By Staff
July 26th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Date: July 26, 2023
Time: 7:40 P.M.
Conservation Halton advises that Environment Canada is tracking a storm system that will move through our jurisdiction starting early tonight. Rainfall amounts up to 30 mm are expected with higher amounts possible should thunderstorms develop. Hot and humid weather will continue over the next several days which may result in additional rainfall and thunderstorm activity both Thursday and Friday.
Some of the creeks that form in the Escarpment and flow through the city into Lake Ontario. The size of the flow builds up and is substantial when it gets to the Dundas Road
Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however fast flowing water and flooding of low-lying areas and natural floodplains 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 Condition Statement –Water Safety message as conditions warrant.
This Watershed Condition Statement will be in effect through Saturday July 29, 2023.
