Flood watches, warnings still in effect after heavy weekend rain
Posted Mar 17, 2025 06:19:48 AM.
Last Updated Mar 17, 2025 10:32:58 AM.
Heavy weekend rain, sporadic thunderstorms, and some warm March Break weather has flood watches and warnings still in place across the Grand River Watershed.
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) recorded 15-20 mm of rainfall over Saturday and Sunday.
It’s latest flood message has a Flood Warning in effect for West Montrose, the Village of Conestogo, New Hamburg, Ayr, County of Brant, Brantford, Six Nations, Drayton, Grand Valley, and Waldemar.
A flood watch remains in effect for Cambridge, most notably around Water Street South through the Galt area.
“The snowpack in the northern part of the watershed still contains a significant amount of water content. Warm temperatures combined with rain, which may be heavy at times, is resulting in snowmelt and increased runoff,” notes the GRCA.
The flood watch for the rest of the Grand River watershed is still in effect, with the GRCA expecting that watch to remain in effect until Wednesday.
The GRCA adds low-lying areas are still at risk of flooding with municipal flood coordinators in Elora, Caledonia, Cayuga and Dunnville on alert.
However, for park goers, the major reservoirs at Belwood, Conestogo, Guelph, Luther, Woolwich, Laurel, and Shade’s are at normal levels.
Everyone is being reminded to stay safe and show extreme caution around local waterways.
