Flood Warning issued for Grand River watershed, trailer parks in the lower watershed may experience impacts

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing a Flood Warning message.

The weather system crossing the watershed beginning in the early hours of Tuesday, July 16 has brought approximately 30-70mm of rain, mostly over the idle portion of the watershed.

River flows are elevated and expected to continue rising in the lower part of the Grand River for the remainder of Tuesday, July 16 into midday Wednesday, July 17. Trailer parks located along the Grand River in the lower part of the watershed may observe flooding.

The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution around all local waterways. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery, and, when combined with fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are reminded to keep their children and pets away from all watercourses. Recreational users of local waterways should be aware of the current conditions and exercise additional caution.

Haldimand County Emergency Services will be actively monitoring conditions and providing updates as necessary. Residents should pay close attention to changing weather conditions and watch for updates flood messages. A flood guide for lakeshore property owners and other emergency preparedness resources can be found at HaldimandCounty.ca/floods.

This message will be in effect until 12:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2024.