The Essex Region Conservation Authority advises that a Flood Warning is in effect for the Ruscom River in the Municipality of Lakeshore. The rainfall from yesterday and last night's system brought roughly 30 to 50 mm across most parts of the Essex Region. Parts of Lakeshore received over 60 mm of rain, as evident from available instrumentation and telemetry, in the Belle River and Ruscom River watersheds. Ruscom River water levels are currently elevated and have breached the riverbanks and low-lying floodplain, with water currently over Lakeshore Road 241, north of County Road 46. A portion of the road is closed to traffic, please avoid the area. This area along the Ruscom River is prone to flooding with a wide low-lying floodplain. Water levels are expected to remain high as the river drains a large watershed that extends into the most northerly portion of the Municipality of Leamington, and flows all the way to Lake St. Clair. Expect water levels to remain elevated and potentially rise in the downtream portion of Ruscom River for the next day.

Across the region, most surface drainage features are flowing near capacity or have spilled into low lying adjacent lands. Water levels across the region are expected to remain elevated through tomorrow.

People are encouraged to take extra caution and avoid areas where flooding is occurring as well as rivers, streams, and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events. The combination of slippery banks and fast-moving water can be dangerous. Standing water can also present its own unseen hazards. Children, pets, and livestock should be kept away from flowing or standing water.

Essex Region Conservation Authorities will continue to monitor forecasts. The advisory will be modified as required.