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Conservation authority warns of localized flooding, ice jams

There's no major flooding anticipated, but the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is urging caution around all bodies of water this weekend.
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NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that warm temperatures and rain over the weekend will cause our snowpack to melt and increase flows in area watercourses and may cause local ice jams.

The public and especially children are advised to stay away from all area water bodies as unstable ice cover, slippery banks and fast flowing watercourses may result in dangerous conditions.

Current weather forecasts are calling for rain accumulation of less than 10 mm and above freezing temperatures. Melting snow and runoff may result in increases in stream flows and ice breakup. No major flooding is anticipated, however, local conditions may vary. At this time of year, there is always the potential for localized flooding and ice jams.

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue additional messages as conditions warrant. This statement will be in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.

For additional information, please call 705-424-1479 and select option “1” for the flood information line or check our website at: www.nvca.on.ca.

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