A flood warning has been terminated for West Montrose.

The warning was issued Monday after melting snow and rain over the past few days led to increased water levels in the area.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) said Tuesday it was terminating the warning.

Over the weekend, the GRCA said more than 25 mm of rain fell across the watershed over the weekend. On Tuesday, the GRCA continued to warn people to stay away from local bodies of water.

"The GRCA expects local water levels to continue to rise this week as watercourses react to runoff. While significant rainfall has ended, river flows will remain elevated through the coming week as runoff from this rain and snow melt event drains through the river system," the authority said in its flood warning.

West Montrose was expected to see the highest water levels Monday evening and overnight into Tuesday. The GRCA says Woolwich Township staff have been made aware and are working to notify affected properties.

The GRCA said a water safety statement issued on Friday remains in effect for the whole watershed. As part of that statement, the GRCA reminded people not to get too close to local waterways as banks could be slippery and the water is cold.

"Any ice-covered bodies of water are considered unsafe. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from all water bodies," the GRCA said.

The warning comes after Waterloo region saw a rainfall warning on Sunday and above-freezing temperatures melted snow.

The Environment Canada forecast says there's a chance for rain or flurries Monday evening and again on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday's high is expected to reach 3 C.