Flood waters are receding on the Beaver River in Grey Highlands, but they’re still a risk in Clarksburg.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority says in an update Thursday evening, frazil ice in the Beaver River in Clarksburg has caused water levels to rise. While water levels have decreased slightly, they still remain high.
They say the frazil ice sheet has extended upstream of Marsh Street and there is concern that flows will be further restricted causing water levels to rise over the next few days.
The conservation authority says the area will continue to be monitored by Town and conservation authority staff.
Town of the Blue Mountains crews and contractors are using a long-reach excavator to remove frazil ice from the river to promote flow, despite limited access to the river. The frazil ice removal is expected to continue throughout the daytime hours.
Meanwhile, the frazil ice-related flooding along Lower Valley Road, just south of Graham’s Hill / Campbell’s Hill roads, has now cleared. They say water levels have receded on the Beaver River, and Lower Valley Road has reopened to traffic. They say conservation and municipal staff will continue to monitor conditions in the area.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is reminding everyone that flooding can lead to unsafe conditions along rivers and streams. Fast-moving water, slippery or unstable banks, and melting ice can present significant safety risks. Please stay alert and avoid watercourses when flows are high.
Conservation Authority staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed.