The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is advising residents to avoid certain areas in the district.
The heavy rain and high winds have caused water levels in Wallaceburg to breach the stream bank and move into the surrounding floodplaine.
The gates to the McKeough Dam are operational to divert the Northend of the Sydenham River into the St. Clair River.
The following roads should be avoided.
– Otter Creek Line, Nelson Street North of McKee, and Emily Street at Elizabeth in Wallaceburg.
– Waterworks Road North of Courtright Line.
– Main Street in Mitchell’s Bay East of Hinkle Point Road, as well as several side streets in the village.
Residents are reminded to avoid slippery river banks, and fast flowing water, especially children.
This message remains in effect until Tuesday March 31st
