Flooding closes roads in Waterloo region

As the snow continues to melt and there's a chance of rain in the forecast, the Grand River Conservation Authority is warning low-lying areas will see flooding.

On Wednesday morning, an alert from the region notedTannery Street in North Dumfries will be closed Wednesday and overnight into Thursday until flood waters recede.

Wilmot Township noted part of Wilby Road is closed due to flooding, as is Milton Street in New Hamburg.

The GRCA says the region also saw 10 to 20 mm of rain on Tuesday, which is adding to rising levels in local waterways.

"Despite cooler temperatures forecast through Thursday morning, flows on local waterways throughout the Grand River watershed will remain elevated through the rest of the week," the GRCA said in a release. "Ice on local waterways, where it still exists, may break up and shift during this event, increasing the risk of ice jam flooding."

A flood warning has been issued for the Nith River in New Hamburg and Ayr. Flows are expected to peak in Ayr on Wednesday evening.

There's also a flood warning for the Conestogo River in both Drayton and St. Jacobs. The low-level bridge at 1505 Three Bridges Rd. near St. Jacobs was closed Monday evening and will remain closed until the water recedes.

The GRCA says a flood watch has been issued for the rest of the watershed, which stretches fromDundalkin the north to Dunnville in the south.

People are reminded to be extremely cautious around water as banks along rivers and creeks are very slippery and any ice on the water will be weakened because of the warmer weather.