Fast Flowing Water and Flooding of Low-lying Areas & Natural Floodplains possible through to April 1st.

By Staff

March 28th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

Conservation Halton advises that Environment Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) are forecasting a slow-moving low-pressure system that will bring widespread showers across southern Ontario starting today and continuing both tomorrow, Sunday and into early Monday before moving out of our area.  Current local forecasts indicate between 30 and 50 mm of rain possible with the potential for freezing rain overnight Saturday into Sunday as temperatures fall below freezing.  The anticipated rainfall combined with increased runoff from wet soil conditions will likely result in elevated water levels in rivers and streams within our jurisdiction.

Keep children away from creeks where water is flowing faster than normal.

Widespread flooding is not anticipated, however, fast flowing water and flooding of low-lying areas, natural floodplains, and areas with poor drainage may be expected.

Conservation Halton is asking all residents and children to keep a safe distance from all watercourses and structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams.  Elevated water levels, fast flowing water, and cold water temperatures combined with slippery conditions along stream banks continue to make these locations extremely dangerous. Please alert children in your care of these imminent dangers.

Conservation Halton will continue to monitor stream and weather conditions and will issue an update to this Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message as conditions warrant.

This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will be in effect through Tuesday April 1, 2025.