Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Event Message #1)

The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for the entire watershed.

A series of low-pressure systems are forecast to move across southern Ontario beginning today and continuing through the weekend, bringing approximately 20–40 mm of rainfall to the watershed. Rainfall beginning today is expected to be relatively light, with the most significant precipitation forecast on Saturday, when approximately 15–25 mm of rainfall may occur. Additional scattered precipitation may occur Sunday into early next week. Air temperatures are expected to remain above freezing during the rainfall period.

Current water levels and flows across the watershed are near seasonal levels and generally stable. However, rainfall combined with saturated ground conditions may generate runoff and increase water levels in local watercourses. Localized flooding and ponding of water in low-lying and poorly drained areas is possible, particularly during periods of heavier rainfall on Saturday.

At this time, widespread flooding is not anticipated; however, water levels and flows are expected to increase through the weekend. Municipal staff and landowners in historically flood-prone areas are encouraged to monitor conditions closely.

People are warned to stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers, and ponds, as the combination of slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water is dangerous. Landowners are also advised to ensure that dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and functioning properly, if the work can be done safely.

This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will remain in effect until 12:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2026. LPRCA staff will continue to monitor watershed and weather conditions and will update this message as necessary.

Contact Saifur Rahman, Manager, Engineering & Infrastructure, at lprca.floodmessage@lprca.on.ca or (519) 842-4242, Ext. 265, should further information be required.

Note:
Water Safety Statement — High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreationalists, children and pets.  Flooding is not expected.