Flood warnings issued for West Montrose, Drayton
CTV
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued flood warnings to two communities along the Grand River watershed.
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued flood warnings to two communities along the Grand River watershed.
On Saturday, the agency issued the warnings as it indicates river flows have reached Flood Warning Zone 1 in both Drayton and West Montrose.
Municipal flood coordinators in the areas will be contacting affected property owners.
A flood watch has been issued for the rest of the Grand River watershed. The GRCA says the bridge on Blackbridge Road and low-lying trails near Speed River in Cambridge should be monitored.
The agency says banks next to waterways are very slippery and pose a serious hazard combined with cold, fast-moving water. Parents are being reminded to keep children and pets away from all water bodies.
Around 30 to 60 millimeters of rain fell along the watershed Friday, according to the GRCA, and around five to 10 millimeters is expected Saturday afternoon.
The flood warnings and watch will remain in effect until April 6.
