The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is advising the public about possible flooding over the next few days because of snow runoff and rain.
ERCA said the existing snow cover throughout the region, along with more snow, freezing rain, rain, and milder temperatures Tuesday night and Wednesday can cause runoff and the potential for flooding throughout the entire area.
Areas of concern include all low lying areas, drainage catch basins, and other surface water drainage inlets.
ERCA officials added that the runoff can break up frozen waterways and flowing ice can create blockages at bridges and culverts resulting in flooding of the low lying areas near the waterways. People are being warned to avoid rivers, lakes, ditches, streams, and ponds. Conservation officials also said the remaining icy waterways will be unstable and dangerous.
This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 a.m.