NEWS RELEASE GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning message previously in effect and is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message for the entire Grand River Watershed.
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
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.
This message will remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.
More information
- For more information on flows, weather and reservoir conditions see the River Data section of the GRCA website.
- Safety information for parents and children is available in the GRCA’s River Safety Rules booklet.
- 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 Twitter at grca_flood_msg.
- More information about how the GRCA manages floods is available in the Flooding section of the website.
