With heavy rainfall in the forecast, a local conservation authority is keeping a close eye on local watercourses.
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority has released a flood outlook for the region, advising of possible ponding, areas of standing water, and localized flooding.
Heavy rains over the last few weeks have left the ground somewhat saturated and another 30-50 mm of rainfall is expected Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Up to 100 mm of rainfall is also possible in some locations due to embedded thunderstorms.
If higher rainfall amounts occur, the conservation authority said it may need to operate the McGregor Creek Diversion Channel in Chatham.
Residents are urged to use extra caution and avoid the river, ditches, creeks and streams, as the combination of slippery banks and fast-moving water can be dangerous.