Southern Ontario Conservation Authorities Warn of Flooding Risk from Snow Melt and Rain
Conservation authorities report that melting snow and forecast rain may cause ice jams and flooding, with over $160 million in insured damage from past storms, officials said.
- Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential flooding as warmer temperatures bring melting snow and ice.
- The Grand River Conservation Authority, which covers a large area including Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford, is under a flood warning until Thursday.
- The Halton Conservation Authority, which covers Oakville, Burlington and Milton, is warning that flooding can be expected in low-lying areas.
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Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario
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Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario – 105.9 The Region
Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential flooding as warmer temperatures bring melting snow and ice after weeks of subzero temperatures. The Grand River Conservation Authority, which covers a large area including Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford, is under a flood warning until Thursday as officials say melting snow combined with a chance of rain could cause water levels to rise rapidly. The conservation authori…
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