The Township of Ramara is making sand available for residents, as the water rises along the Black River.
Ramara officials say the river has crested in some places, and could continue to climb. In fact, officials say water levels are six inches away from going over the dam on Lake St. John.
As of noon on Tuesday, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources reported that the flow of water at Highway 169 and the Black River was 112 cubic metres per second (cms).
The township says in previous years that water flowing at 130cms will flow over the dam.
“We are monitoring the forecast and with the sunny days expected over the next couple of days and -5 degrees Celsius expected overnight, we are hoping to see the water get away and hopefully start to recede,” said Kathy Sipos, manager of municipal works in a statement.
As a precaution, the township is making sand available for residents. They have sand piled up at a park on Bluebird Street.
“They are seeing the greatest impact currently and with the flow rate being what it is on the Black, they may just have to anticipate higher water levels yet.”
The township says they will monitor the situation and provide updates on their website and on social media.
