Severe Thunderstorm Watch across our jurisdiction for this evening.

By Gazette Staff

July 24th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

With the extreme heat we have experienced today – rain was to be expected.

Conservation Halton advises that Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch across our jurisdiction for this evening.

Torrential rainfall with amounts upwards of 50 mm are possible. Although soil conditions are dry locally, intense downpours may produce significant localized runoff.

Heavy rain will increase water flow in creeks. Keep children away from the creeks.

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 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 Friday July 25, 2025.