GRCA warning of higher flows in the Grand and Speed rivers
Posted Jul 7, 2014 11:58:10 AM.
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Thunderstorms tore through Waterloo Region late Sunday and early morning Monday dropping more than 50 mm of rain in Kitchener-Waterloo and up to 70 mm of rain in Wellesley Township.
This has caused some localized flooding in Waterloo Region along smaller creeks, streams and roadside ditches.
The Grand River Conservation Authority is warning that banks adjacent to rivers and creeks could be slippery and when combined with fast flows.
Dave Schultz with the GRCA says anglers, canoeists and kayakers should be careful when out on the water today.
“Check the water levels on our website, see what the flows are like and measure those flows against your own skill level. An amateur or first time paddler should probably not be out on the water for a little bit. More experienced people will have to use their own judgement.”
He adds those out further south along the watershed, closer to Brantford need to be especially careful.
“They didn’t get as much rain, so they may not be aware that there is this much water coming downstream. We wanted to alert them to be careful around the river for the next few days.”
Schultz says because the rainfall was so “flashy” the water levels are already starting to drop off and the GRCA isn’t expecting any lasting impact.
