Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Extended) (Event Message #3)

The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is extending the Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for the entire watershed as elevated stream flows continue following recent precipitation and snowmelt.

No flooding is currently anticipated; however, water levels and flows in local rivers and streams remain high.

Residents are advised to exercise caution and stay away from ditches, water bodies, streams, rivers, and ponds. Slippery banks and cold, fast-flowing water can create dangerous conditions.

Landowners are also advised to ensure that dams, culverts, and catch basins are free from debris and functioning properly, provided the work can be completed safely.

This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety will remain in effect until 12:00 PM Monday, March 16, 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:

Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety: a message issued by the Conservation Authority to advise municipal flood coordinators and watershed residents that high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice, or other factors may create dangerous conditions for recreational users, children, and pets. Flooding is not expected.