An abundance of rain over the past week with more on the way will keep waterways in the London area flowing at hazardous levels into the long weekend.
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is urging people to avoid rivers, streams, ditches, and ponds for the time being.
"Slippery banks and cold, fast-moving water pose a serious hazard. Standing water can also present unseen dangers," UTRCA officials said in a statement. "Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from the water."
On top of rain that fell last Friday and Saturday, the London region received over 25 millimetres more Monday night into Tuesday morning. Another 10 to 20 millimetres of rain is expected to fall on Wednesday, according to Environment Canada.
The conservation authority anticipates the added rainfall will cause streams and rivers to rise again this week and possibly reach similar levels to those over the past weekend.
"Watercourses are expected to remain above normal over the coming holiday weekend," said UTRCA officials.
Low-lying areas, including Harris Park in London, are experiencing some minor flooding.
The conservation authority's flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock conservation areas are being used to temporarily store runoff to reduce downstream flooding.
