Flood warning message

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January 09, 2008

 

Flood warning message

 

 

GRCA

Wed. Jan. 9 @ 7:15 a.m.

 

 

The Grand River Conservation Authority is issuing the following flood warning (action) message. Overnight rainfall of 30 to 35 millimeters across the watershed have lead to increased flows in watershed rivers and streams.

 

Nith River - New Hamburg

Flooding is expected in the following areas

 

1. fairgrounds in New Hamburg

2. along Asmus Street, Jacobs Street, Milton Street and Grace Street

The GRCA has requested Waterloo Region Police warn residents in the above locations using the automated dialer system. It is expected flows will reach 176 cubic meters per second (m3/s) range at 3 p.m. today.

 

Nith River - Ayr

Current flow is estimated at 160 m3/s. It is expected flows will peak through the village of Ayr at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Overnight rainfall has caused a revised peak flow estimate of 240 m3/s. This level corresponds to a level of 2.5 meters on the Ayr staff gauge. We are requesting Waterloo Region Police warn affected residents in the Village of Ayr with the automated dialer system. Residents should take appropriate precautions and avoid parking vehicles in low lying areas that typically flood.

 

Grand River - Grand Valley

High flow conditions continue in the Grand River through Grand Valley. It is expected flooding on Main Street will continue throughout the day. It is recommended that municipal crews continue to monitor conditions and maintain the road closure barriers.

 

Grand River – Center Wellington

High flows from the Irvine River have lead through high flows through the Wilsons Flats area. Township of Center Wellington is requested to monitor the site, close the road as required and warn affected residents.

 

Grand River – City of Kitchener

Low lying portions of Bingemans Park and Pioneer Sportsmen's Club are expected to be flooded throughout the day. The GRCa has asked the City of Kitchener staff to notify both organizations.

 

Grand River – City of Cambridge

Flows are forecast to reach the road level on Highway 24 (Water Street) south by the GTO station by late afternoon today. City of Cambridge is requested to monitor the site and close the road as appropriate.

 

Grand River – City of Brantford

Flooding on Gilkinson Avenue is expected later this afternoon. GRCA is requesting that City of Brantford monitor the situation and close Gilkinson Avenue as appropriate.

 

Grand River – downstream from Brantford

An update will be issued later today.

 

Conestogo River

High flows continue on the Conestogo River. Flooding is underway at the low level bridge upstream from St. Jacobs and on Glasgow Street in Conestogo. GRCA requests that Township of Woolwich continues to maintain road barriers until flood conditions subside.

 

Speed River – City of Cambridge

Flooding is expected in Riverside Park, and along the multi-use trail under Highway 401. GRCA request the City of Cambridge close access to the park and the portion of the trail subject to flooding.

Flows will be elevated throughout the Grand River system for two to three days as water from rain and melting snow works its way through the system.

 

Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery at this time and when combined with cold, fast-moving water pose a serious hazard. Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from watercourses and off frozen water bodies at this time.

 

GRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will issue updates as required. For more information on river flows, see the River Data section of the GRCA web site.

 

 

Further information: Dave Schultz, GRCA Coordinator of Communications

Phone: (519) 621-2763, Ext. 2273

Fax: (519) 621-4844

E-mail: [email protected]