The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has issued a statement regarding water safety in the event of heavy rain.
The Niagara region and portions of Hamilton and Haldimand are under a rainfall warning and are forecasted to receive 25 to 35 mm of rain throughout this afternoon and evening.
This much precipitation combined with frozen ground will result in higher than normal water levels and flows within the Welland River, Twenty Mile Creek and smaller watercourses.
As of now, the NPCA does not expect any major flooding.
However, localized flooding may occur.
Many of the watercourses in the region are ice covered and at risk for ice jams and associated flooding.
Residents should keep themselves, children and pets well away from streams and creeks as these watercourses will be hazardous.
Drivers are reminded there is an increased risk of water over roads and should not drive through any flooded roadway, being particularly careful at night.
This notice is in effect until noon Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 and will be updated as required.
For more information on the rainfall warning in Niagara, click here.