Flood Warning Issued for Caledonia to Cayuga

HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON – The Grand River Conservation Authority is issuing a Flood Warning for parts of Haldimand County. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the remainder of the watershed.

Warm weather and rain over the past 3 days have melted the snowpack and have led to ice jams and flooding. The air temperature is expected to remain above zero today approaching 7 or 8 C in the northern part of the watershed and the mid-teens tomorrow and Tuesday, which will continue melting the remaining snowpack. River levels are elevated and additional runoff from snowmelt may cause river flows to increase.

River flows are expected to peak in York on the afternoon of Monday, March 9, and through the morning of Tuesday, March 10, and may result in flooding of low-lying areas including Forfar Street in Caledonia, Ouse Street in Cayuga, as well as Sims Lock Road, and Grand Sports Road

The public is reminded to exercise extreme caution around all local waterways. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are reminded to keep their children and pets away from all watercourses. Recreational users near 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 further notice.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:

Ryan Lawrence

Coordinator Emergency Management / Fire

905-318-5932 ext. 6115

rlawrence@haldimandcounty.ca