Wingham Free PressThe images below were taken at the intersection of Hwy 4 & 86. The photos show that the Maitland crested 9:30(ish) yesterday (24June). This morning’s photo shows the Mighty Maitland has dropped several feet since yesterday morning’s crest.
The images below were taken two hours apart, the first at 6:30am. The photos show that the Maitland may have crested 9:30(ish) this morning and the water level dropping from 8:30 to 10:30am.
The images below were take two hours apart, the first at 6:30am. The photos show that the Maitland may have not crested yet as the river level has gone up since then.
The Mighty Maitland rose dramatically overnight and is seemingly continue to rise. A photo of the intersection of Hwys 4 & 86 at 6:30 24June2017 shows the water level at the time. Photo’s will be taken throughout the day to try and determine if the Mighty Maitland has crested. Howson Dam video below:
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