Flood watch issued for Catfish Creek watershed

Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) officials issued a “flood outlook” watershed conditions statement on Thursday afternoon, April 7.

The flood outlook is the first of a series of statements leading up to an official flood warning for the entire watershed.

The flood outlook statement advised that “unfavourable weather conditions over the last few days has produced elevated amounts of rain which has resulted in significant runoff and caused flooding in low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to water courses within the Catfish Creek watershed.”

“The public is encouraged to exercise caution near open bodies of water, and to keep children and pets away from all waterways during adverse flow conditions,” CCCA Water Management Technician Peter Dragunas said. “Residents are advised to remove property from low-lying areas adjacent to streams, creeks, ditches or other open bodies of water.”

The flood outlook statement would remain in effect until Saturday, April 9 at 8 a.m. and would be “adjusted accordingly.”