Heavy rain could lead to flash flooding in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon this weekend.
Credit Valley Conservation issued a flood outlook statement yesterday, in effect until Sunday.
Thunderstorms with peak rainfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40 millimetres per hour are possible today and Saturday, the CVC said.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecast localized thunderstorms across the entire Credit River watershed throughout Friday starting early morning, continuing into Saturday afternoon and evening.
CVC said that the upper and middle watershed has already received localized rainfall depths of approximately 20 to 30 millimetres, respectively, as of Thursday evening.
“While no flooding of the Credit River and its major tributaries is expected, there is a possibility of localized flash flooding and water pooling on the roads and in flood-prone and low-lying urban areas,” the CVC said.
Urban streams and rivers may become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts, bridges and dams.
“People are warned to stay away from all watercourses and to keep children and pets away,” the CVC said.
For more information, see the CVC website here.
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