Forecast Rain will Impact Water Levels over the Remainder of the Week (flood bulletin, January 2-6, 2023)WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETYIssued January 2, 2023 at 3:30 pm; Valid until January 6, 2023A slow moving Colorado Low is forecast to move through southern Ontario over the next three days, bringing continued above freezing temperatures for most of the region, and rain for southwestern Ontario. The ground conditions are saturated and water levels are already above normal. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects water levels in streams and rivers will respond to the forecast rain with runoff totals similar in magnitude to the event of last week. The UTRCA expects water levels to be elevated over the remainder of the week but does not expect serious flooding at this time. Flood control reservoirs are especially hazardous due to fluctuating water levels.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2023 21:00 UTC