Media Storm Alert on behalf of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)

GLWA is asking residents to be on high alert and be prepared, especially those in low-lying areas and those who have previously received flooding. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting severe storms for early tomorrow morning and with the ground still damp from recent storms, less water will be absorbed into the ground and more run-off can be generated. Please see their forecast here.

The regional system is prepared and working as designed. However, due to the large volumes of rain received recently, the collection system is partially full and GLWA operations is in the process of draining the system through its treatment facilities to bring levels down. In anticipation of the severe weather, GLWA has staffed accordingly, including at the Conners Creek and Freud Pumps Stations. Radar prediction per National Weather Service is 0.50 to 1.00 inches with potential to exceed 2 inches in 6 hours.