The St. Clair Conservation Authority has updated its ongoing Flood Watch. Water Resources Manager Girish Sankar says the region sustained between 50 (2 in) and 70 mm (2.75 in) of rain since Thursday resulting in localized flooding, road closures and extremely high water levels. Water levels have peaked in Bear Creek at Brigden and are expected to peak in the Sydenham River at Dresden Sunday. Localized flooding will continue to expand into low lying areas, mostly agricultural floodplain and parkland areas. Roads that will continue to be impacted by high water levels include Pretty Rd. near Stanley Rd. in St. Clair Township and Plowing Match Rd. and Fairweather Rd. in Enniskillen Township. Residents are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to slippery banks, cold and swift moving water as well as extensive debris moving downstream within the watercourses. Parents in particular are urged to keep their children away from floodplain areas.
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