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Monday, April 1, 2013

Weather Conditions Could Lead To Ice Jam Flooding

Ice jam flooding a possibility due to current weather conditions. 

River Watch issuing an advisory saying that Environment Canada has forecasted above freezing temperatures during daylight hours, below freezing temperatures at night and a mix of rain and snow today, a combo that can disintegrate ice covers.

Stream flows are predicted to increase steadily in both streams and tributaries. Residents being asked to keep an eye on water levels and any ice cover movement. They're advising anyone living or working in a place prone to localized flooding to take precautionary steps to safeguard their homes and the things they own.