NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) advises of moderate rain across the watershed over the next 36 hours.
Although no major flooding is anticipated, local streams and rivers could become dangerous, especially around culverts, bridges, and dams.
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 will result in dangerous conditions.
The NVCA watershed received 15 to 30 millimetres of precipitation this past weekend. As a result of recent warm temperatures, rainfall and snowmelt, rivers and creeks within the NVCA’s watershed are experiencing higher-than-normal flows and water levels. While no widespread flooding is occurring, water levels of the Lower Nottawasaga River are continuing to rise with 25 mm of rain expected, beginning tonight, Tuesday, April 4, until early morning Thursday, April 6.
Although no major flooding is anticipated, local conditions will vary. At this time of year there is always the potential for localized flooding and ice jams where river ice is present.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue additional messages as conditions warrant. This flood outlook statement will be in effect until (or updated before) 4 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023.
For additional information, please check our website at www.nvca.on.ca.
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