Watershed Conditions – Flood Outlook will be in effect through Monday March 9, 2026.

By Gazette Staff

March 4th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Conservation Halton advises that local forecasts suggest up to 15 mm of rain is possible Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Additional rainfall up to 5 mm is possible Friday evening into Saturday. Daytime high temperatures between 3-9°C are expected today through Friday, then will warm further between 10-15°C over the weekend and Monday. Over this period, significant melting of the remaining snowpack is expected. In addition to the forecasted rainfall and melting snow, any remaining frozen ground will increase water runoff and contribute to elevated water levels in creeks and streams within our jurisdiction. Existing ice along watercourses may break up and be transported downstream, increasing the risk of possible ice jams as a result.

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.

Melting snow will increase the amount of water running through creeks. Make sure you know where your children are playing.

Conservation Halton is asking all residents and children to keep a safe distance from all watercourses and structures such as bridges, culverts, and dams. Any ice-covered bodies of water are considered unsafe. 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 March 9, 2026.