Please be advised that the low-lying portion of Riverdale Drive is now submerged and closed except for local traffic. Traffic should not drive past the barriers except for residents who live in the affected area and need to use this street to access their homes, as well as vehicles associated with the municipality, utilities, and emergency responders.
Affected residents on Riverdale Drive will be mailed notices regarding alternate procedures for garbage and recycling collection to take effect next week.
River flows are currently 467 cubic metres per second, which is an increase over yesterday’s value of 437.3 cubic metres per second.
Ongoing precipitation and warm temperatures will continue to maintain high streamflows. The 10-day forecast is showing a temporary peak on June 3 of 474.9 cubic metres per second, and then slightly decreasing and holding for the next several days, with some moderate fluctuations.
As river forecasts can change rapidly due to the variables affecting predictions, if your property is at-risk of flooding, please take advance measures to protect it. Sand and sandbags are available for free at the Public Works Yard at 2308 McGowan Avenue – please bring your own shovel.