Message Number: 2025-05
Issued on: April 1, 2025 (11:00 am)
Issued by: John Bittorf, Flood Duty Officer
To: All Grey Sauble Conservation Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement (2025-3) and the Beaver River Flood Watch (2025-4) previously issued are replaced by this “All Watersheds” Flood Watch.
GSCA staff are currently watching a weather system that is forecast to enter our watersheds by Wednesday afternoon (April 2nd). The system may start as snow but will eventually finish as rain with up to 50mm potential total water content. Rain is anticipated to be heavy at times. With most of Grey Sauble’s watersheds saturated and larger river flows still elevated, there is a potential for rivers and streams to respond quickly to the added moisture. We may see flows as high or higher than previously experienced already this spring. Smaller drainage features may become overwhelmed and result in localized or Urban flooding. Watershed residents are encouraged to check their local drainage features and ensure they are clear of debris and in working order. Seasonal flooding of low-lying areas will continue.
Flood Watches are issued when flooding is possible along local watercourses. Landowners within known flood prone areas should monitor their situation and be prepared in case of flooding.
GSCA would like to remind everyone that during spring runoff events, potential conditions exist that could pose a risk to personal safety. High flows, unsafe banks, or other factors could be dangerous for residents and pets. Stay back from riverbanks and away from fast moving water.
GSCA staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional flood messages as needed. Watershed residents can access snow, stream flow and rain gauge data through the Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershed-conditions/
This Statement expires on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: John Bittorf, Flood Duty Officer, j.bittorf@greysauble.on.ca, ph 548-877-0585
