NEWS RELEASE
GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning Message issued on Monday Dec. 30, 2024, for the community of West Montrose.
The Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety issued on Friday, Dec. 27, remains in effect for all areas of the Grand River watershed due to the continued runoff.
GRCA reservoirs
The GRCA’s multi-purpose reservoirs at Belwood, Conestogo, Guelph, Luther, Woolwich, Laurel, and Shade’s Mills were operated to reduce downstream flooding during recent events. Stored water is now being slowly released to return reservoirs to their normal level for this time of year and downstream flows will remain elevated through the week.
Stay safe
Residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local municipal flood response programs and be prepared for flooding due to the elevated risk at this time.
Banks adjacent to local waterways are very slippery and when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Any ice-covered bodies of water are considered unsafe. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from all water bodies.
More information
- For more information on flows, weather and reservoir conditions see the River Data section of the GRCA website.
- More information on the flood warning system is available on the GRCA website.
- Receive GRCA flood messages by e-mail by subscribing through the GRCA website.
- Follow GRCA flood messages on X at grca_flood_msg.
- More information about how the GRCA’s role in managing floods is available in the Flooding section of the website.
- Copies of the GRCA’s River Safety Rules booklet is available by contacting the GRCA Administration Centre.
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