Flood watch in place after heavy rainfall in Windsor

Flood watch in place after heavy rainfall in Windsor-Essex

ERCA says it will be in place until at least 10 a.m. Monday

All of the recent rainfall has resulted in a flood watch being put into effect in Windsor-Essex.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) issued the advisory just after 9 p.m. Sunday after it says more than 30 millimetres was recorded in spots in a 12-hour span.

At that time, it said as much as an additional 50 millimetres was possible before all was said and done.

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The advisory will remain in effect until at least 10 a.m. Monday

“Based on the recorded rainfall, smaller watercourses would be flowing near or at capacity,” ERCA said in a statement. “Additional rain could cause some to spill their banks into adjacent low-lying areas.”

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According to the authority, people should take extra caution and avoid areas where flooding is occurring as well as rivers, streams and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events.