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NVCA urges caution as flood potential risk is rated as ‘high’
March 19, 2026 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch statement as spring conditions are melting the existing snowpack. The current flood potential rating is ‘high,’ and the ice-jam potential is ‘moderate.’
Existing conditions, combined with the remaining snowpack, are expected to cause significant melting, leading to increased runoff.
As a result, the NVCA is urging residents to exercise caution and avoid all local watercourses. This is especially important for the safety of children and pets.
Due to frozen ground conditions, runoff absorption will be limited. This increases the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas and ponding on roadways.
Elevated water levels from rainfall and runoff will also make local streams and rivers hazardous, particularly near culverts, bridges, and dams.
Water levels are currently elevated due to heavy rainfall, warm temperatures, and snowmelt.
Water may overflow banks and cause flooding in some areas.
Widespread flooding is not anticipated at this time; however, low-lying and flood-vulnerable areas may be impacted.
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