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Mild weather causing flooding concerns

January 18, 2017   ·   0 Comments

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that mild temperatures are creating potentially hazardous conditions around rivers and streams.
Last week’s rain and above-freezing temperatures melted snow and increased water levels throughout the watershed. Mild temperatures continued at the outset of this week.
Stream banks can be slippery and unstable, which combined with extremely cold water temperatures, can create hazardous conditions around rivers and streams.  Water levels throughout the watershed are expected to rise, and localized flooding may occur. No major flooding is anticipated.
Hazardous conditions may exist around all water bodies, as there is a high risk of life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water. The public and especially children are advised to stay away from all water bodies.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue additional messages as conditions warrant.
For additional information, please call 705-424-1479 and select option “1” for the flood information line or check our website at:  www.nvca.on.ca


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