Spring melt brings 'dangerous' water levels along Thames River
Known floodplains in London, like Harris Park, already flooded
High water levels along the Thames River and area creeks are likely for the next few days as the snow pack continues to melt north of London, Ont.
Flooding had been reported Monday in a few key areas of the city, including at the forks and in Thames Park, after warm weather over the weekend.
"Things are pretty high right now, and we do expect them to stay high for another few days," said Teresa Hollingsworth, a manager with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.
The snow has been melting slowly, and that's minimized flooding, she said. Currently, the operators at the Fanshawe dam, north of London, are allowing some water to flow downstream without risking the water spilling its banks.
Snow is still melting north of London, where a lot of snow fell and accumulated this winter, and that means the Thames and its tributaries will be high for some time, Hollingsworth said.
"It's slippery banks. Everything is really cold and it's very dangerous. We feel very fortunate that we've gotten through the the spring break without any incidents. Remember to stay away from the river, and to keep your pets and children away," she said.
