For Thursday, January 11th, 2024, this notice is intended to advise the public and local municipalities of the potential for flooding within the NPCA’s jurisdiction as it relates to the Niagara Peninsula, the southeastern portion of the City of Hamilton and the eastern portion of Haldimand County.
The recent weather system that arrived on Tuesday produced between 30 and 60 mm of mixed precipitation throughout the Niagara Peninsula, resulting in saturated ground conditions and increased water levels in local creeks and rivers. This water is still moving through the system and water levels remain high, but below critical flood elevations for the time being.
Current forecasts are calling for another system to enter our region on Friday and is anticipated to produce between 15 – 30 mm of rain and snow through to the end of the weekend, with higher amounts expected along the north shore of Lake Erie. This forecasted precipitation will serve to further increase water levels in our local creeks and rivers and will likely result in flooding of low-lying areas that are typically flood prone. Water levels will remain high in the watercourses throughout the weekend. Major flooding of watercourses is not anticipated currently.
Residents are urged to stay away from creeks and rivers at this time due to slippery slopes, unstable ice, and elevated water levels as they can be hazardous. Local municipalities are advised to check for debris clogging culverts, catch basins and other storm infrastructure.
The NPCA will continue to monitor these conditions and will issue further messages as required. Information on the Flood Status in the watershed can be found on the NPCA’s website at:
https://npca.ca/stream-flow-monitoring
This notice is in effect until 12:00 PM, Monday, January 15th, 2024, and will be updated as required.