Message Number: 2026-01
Issued on: January 9, 2026 (3:30pm)
Issued by: Ian Eriksen, GSCA Flood Duty Officer
To: All Grey Sauble Conservation Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
Approximately 10 to 20mm of rain has fallen on our watershed today. In addition, the warm temperatures and high winds have contributed to a significant snowmelt throughout the watershed. As the snow melts, soils become saturated under the snow and additional snow melt has run off into ditches, streams and rivers.
Flows in most watersheds have begun to respond and will continue to rise until late Friday or midday Saturday but are still expected to stay below average/normal spring runoff levels. Seasonal flooding of low-lying areas may occur and watercourses may reach or exceed their banks. No major flooding is expected at this time.
The risk of ice jamming appears to be low at this time, as many watercourses have not fully frozen over.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority would like to remind everyone that during significant runoff events, potential conditions exist that could pose a risk to personal safety. High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc.
Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed. Watershed residents can access snow, stream flow and rain gauge data through our Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershed-conditions/
This Statement expires Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at 5pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: Ian Eriksen, Flood Duty Officer, i.eriksen@greysauble.on.ca, ph 548-877-0701
