Flood Outlook to be in effect through Monday April 20, 2026.

By Gazette Staff

April 17th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Conservation Halton advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook issued on April 15, 2026 has been extended. Over the past 96 hours, total rainfall of 30-65 mm has been measured across the watershed. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement forecasting 10-20 mm of rainfall Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon with the risk of a thunderstorm that could increase this amount. As a result, saturated ground conditions will increase water runoff from this rainfall and contribute to further elevated water levels in creeks within our jurisdiction.

Rushing creek water is not where children should be playing.

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 – Flood Outlook message as conditions warrant.

This Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook will be in effect through Monday April 20, 2026.