Flooding forces road closures in LaSalle and Kingsville
CBC News also observed rising water levels in Windsor's Reaume Park
The Town of LaSalle is urging residents to avoid Front Road after it was closed Sunday due to overland flooding.
The road reopened at about 6:50 a.m. Monday, but the town still urged residents to be careful.
"Water levels may continue to fluctuate due to wind shifts and lane/road closures may again be necessary," said the town on Twitter.
Residents who are experiencing flooding are being advised to find "alternate accommodations" if they're concerned for their safety — since police, fire and EMS may be delayed getting to their address, according to a news release.
Anyone leaving their homes is being advised to contact the 211 call service, which will alert the town of a person's alternate contact information — name, number of residents and address.
Rising water levels in Lake Erie also spilled into Kingsville, submerging a long stretch of Heritage Drive:
A portion of Heritage Road along Kingsville's Cedar Beach has been closed.<br><br>It's due to flooding on the road in one direction. Drivers who ignore the emergency signs are having to share one lane with oncoming traffic.<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCWindsor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCWindsor</a> <a href="https://t.co/q0NSAnkrnA">pic.twitter.com/q0NSAnkrnA</a>
—@sanJmaru
CBC News also observed rising water levels in Windsor's Reaume Park:
A little further east of Pillette Road and the river’s basically level with the sidewalk cement bc of the choppiness of the water. <a href="https://t.co/5MOGLEzK9a">pic.twitter.com/5MOGLEzK9a</a>
—@BobBeckenThe grade of the land here is even lower, again a tad further east (closer to Peace Fountain), so the water is streaming across and settling on the grass around these trees. <a href="https://t.co/yOG5ubdBmn">pic.twitter.com/yOG5ubdBmn</a>
—@BobBeckenThe marsh boardwalk at Point Pelee National Park also closed Sunday for the foreseeable future due to high water levels and unsafe conditions.
Flood watch in effect
On Sunday, ERCA issued a flood watch for shoreline communities in the Essex region.
According to a news release, strong winds out of the north and northeast are expected to last until Monday morning.
Residents living along the Lake Erie shoreline, including Pelee Island, Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River are most at risk. That's where winds could reach speeds of up to 50 km/h, according to ERCA.