Unseasonably warm temperatures rapidly melted a large amount of snow at the headwaters of Fortification Creek, resulting in flooding along the Creek. Nearly 80 residences were impacted by the flood, with some basements and garages flooded.
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Unseasonably warm temperatures rapidly melted a large amount of snow at the headwaters of Fortification Creek, resulting in flooding along the Creek. Nearly 80 residences were impacted by the flood, with some basements and garages flooded. Sections of County Road 17 and County Road 7 were washed out. A bridge was also washed out.
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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
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