Flooding in Harrstion on June 23, 2017. (Photo by Dan Bieman) Flooding in Harrstion on June 23, 2017. (Photo by Dan Bieman)
Windsor

ERCA extends watershed statement through Tuesday

We got soaked over the weekend, and forecasters say more rain is in the forecast.

With that, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has extended a watershed conditions statement that had previously been in effect.

"Rain gauges across the region recorded 25 to 30 millimetres of rainfall [Sunday] and [Monday] morning," said ERCA Water Resources Engineer Tian Martin. "Forecasts predict that our region will receive another 10 to 15 millimetres of rainfall [Monday] evening and overnight to Tuesday morning. While this is a smaller amount, the ground conditions are currently saturated with little to no infiltration capacity."

While Environment Canada has not issued a special weather statement for Windsor-Essex, Martin added that low-lying areas already affected may experience ponding.

Residents are still asked to stay clear of any flood-prone areas and be careful around bodies of water. The combination of fast-moving water and slippery banks can be hazardous.

The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

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