Back to SearchWatershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 to Friday, December 20th, 2024
Saugeen Conservation advises that water levels have increased significantly overnight in response to
above freezing temperatures and widespread recent rainfall.
A warm front accompanied by 5 to 20 mm of rain moved into the watershed yesterday, December 16th,
2024, resulting in substantial depletion of the snowpack. Temperatures will remain above freezing for the
next several days resulting in further melting of the snowpack. In response, water levels have increased
sharply overnight and are above seasonal range. Peak water levels are not expected to occur until
Wednesday and into Thursday.
While significant flooding is not expected, watercourses could reach or exceed bank-full conditions, with
minor flooding in low-lying areas. High water levels, fast-flowing water, weakened ice, and slippery
stream banks will create hazardous conditions near all waterways.
The public is reminded to stay away from all watercourses and structures such as pedestrian bridges,
culverts, and dams.
Once water levels have returned to a normal range, landowners are advised to check private dams,
culverts, and catch basins to make sure they are free from debris and function as intended.
Municipal staff should monitor local drainage problem areas where snow conditions may have covered
catch basins.
Saugeen Conservation staff will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update if
conditions change. This message will remain in effect until Friday, December 20th at 4:30 PM, unless
otherwise updated.
To report flooding in your area, visit our website: www.saugeenconservation.ca/reportflood
For more information, please contact:
Jody Duncan, Flood Forecasting and Warning Coordinator
(519) 369-8247
floodcoordinator@svca.on.ca
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