Rainfall Watches and Warnings Issued in the Upper Thames River Watershed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the London area, and a Rainfall Warning in the Stratford area.
The 糖心直播鈥檚 (UTRCA) rain gauges have measured 5-15 mm of rainfall so far today, with another 10-25 mm in the forecast. The Rainfall Warning issued by ECCC in Stratford area warns of the potential for 80 mm of rain in total.
The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding at this time, but some smaller drains may reach capacity resulting in some minor flooding and ponding in low lying areas.
The UTRCA鈥檚 flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce any downstream flooding. UTRCA officials are monitoring the situation and will report on any changing conditions if necessary.
Residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of all flooded areas. Stream banks can be slippery and unstable, and the water may be fast-moving. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from watercourses.
It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.