Message Number: 2024-01
Issued on: July 10, 2024 (9:00am)
Issued by: John Bittorf, Water Resources Coordinator
To: Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl, now a large low-pressure system, is forecast to track across Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) watersheds starting this morning (Wednesday, July 10, 2024) and ending early Thursday morning. Forecasts are for rainfall totals up to 40-50 millimetres (mm) across much of the watersheds with some areas receiving up to 80mm.
Current watershed conditions are normal for this time of year. It is expected that larger streams and river flows will respond to the rainfall, but they are not anticipated to reach flood potential. However, depending on the duration and intensity of the rainfall, localized or urban flooding could occur as small drainage systems become overwhelmed. Residents and municipalities are encouraged to check local drainage features to ensure they are in good condition and functional.
Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed. Watershed residents can access stream flow and rain gauge data through our Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershed-conditions/
This Statement expires July 12, 2024, at 12pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: John Bittorf, Water Resource Coordinator, j.bittorf@greysauble.on.ca, ph: 548-877-0585
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