This notice is in effect until 9:00am, Friday, April 5th, 2024, and will be updated as required.
A Flood Advisory from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA)
Posted April 2nd, 2024 on Niagara At Large
For Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, this notice is intended to advise the public and local municipalities of the potential for flooding within the NPCA’s jurisdiction as it relates to the Niagara Peninsula, the southeastern portion of the City of Hamilton and the eastern portion of Haldimand County.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Niagara Peninsula watershed calling for significant accumulations of rain. Forecasted rainfall amounts of 30 – 60 mm is expected throughout the Niagara Peninsula beginning later this morning through Wednesday evening. This amount of rain flowing over saturated ground can cause significant runoff into local ditches, watercourses, and storm infrastructure.
At the present time, water levels in the local watercourses are average for this time of year but remain well below critical flood elevations. This rain will serve to further increase water levels in our local creeks and rivers and will likely result in flooding typically experienced in low-lying, flood prone areas. Major flooding of watercourses is not anticipated at this time.
Residents are urged to stay away from creeks and rivers at this time due to slippery slopes, elevated water levels and high flows as they can be hazardous. Municipalities are advised to check for debris blocking storm infrastructure.
The NPCA will continue to monitor these conditions and will issue further messages as required. Information on the Flood Status in the watershed can be found on the NPCA’s website at:
https://npca.ca/stream-flow-monitoring
This notice is in effect until 9:00am, Friday, April 5th, 2024, and will be updated as required.
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