Creeks are expected to have more water running swiftly - unsafe for children.

News 100 greenBy Staff

February 23, 2019

BURLINGTON, ON

 

Flood conditions - yellowConservation Halton advises that areas of the watershed are forecast to receive 5 to 10 mm of rain beginning Saturday evening.

Rain is expected to continue overnight into Sunday with an additional 5 mm possible. In addition, air temperature is expected to rise to approximately 2 Degrees Celsius on Saturday and increase up to 10 Degrees Celsius on Sunday before dropping back to below freezing through next week.

The forecasted precipitation combined with melting snow due to warmer temperatures will result in increased water levels and flows within our rivers and streams over the next several days. The combination of slippery and unstable banks, unsafe ice and cold water temperature will create hazardous conditions close to any river, stream or other water bodies.

Nothjing iminent - but Conservation Halton advises that rain expected has the potential to flood the creeks.

Conservation Halton advises that rain expected has the potential to flood the creeks.

In addition, any remaining ice cover may breakup resulting in blockages at bridges and culverts producing localized flooding concerns in low lying areas.

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 stay off ice covered bodies of water and 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.

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