The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Watershed Condition Statement, warning of minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas. That includes the Nine Mile River and Maitland watersheds.
The combination of melting snow and rainfall is expected to push river levels higher, resulting in minor flooding in low-lying areas typically prone to flooding. Streams and rivers could exceed bankfull conditions.
A sharp drop in temperatures Friday could result in frazil ice in the Port Albert area, leading to potential flooding.
The entire Grand River watershed is under a Flood Watch.
This system also has the potential to create ice jams in areas prone to these conditions such as Grand Valley, West Montrose, and Cayuga.
Residents in areas prone to flooding should be aware of these conditions and take appropriate precautions.