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MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook - April 1, 2025

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds.

A Colorado Low is forecast to move through the Great Lakes region bringing heavy rainfall to southwestern Ontario. At this time precipitation forecasts are variable but 50-70mm of rain is expected beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday morning.

Water levels...

The Central Huron Bulk Fill Water Station is Now Open!

The Central Huron Bulk Fill Water Station is now open! The bulk water dispensing station is a fully automated stand-alone solution for filling of bulk water hauling trucks, potable water tanks and for flushing trailer septic systems.

• Open 24 hours per day 365 days per year
• $4.30 minimum for up to 1000 liters, $0.0043 per liter thereafter
• Payment by credit card or debit only (accounts for contractors/haulers available)
• ¾” hose bib or 3” hose hook up available (user must bring adapter if required)

MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 16, 2025

Maitland Conservation is replacing the Flood Watch with a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watershed.

Rainfall from Saturday morning through this afternoon (Sunday) was less than forecasted, with 5 to 15mm recorded across the watershed. Rising river levels have either peaked or are rising more slowly and are expected to remain below major flood stage. Overnight temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, which will...

ABCA Flood Outlook - March 14, 2025

20-30 millimetres (mm) of rainfall expected this weekend. Higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
High water levels are expected and residents are reminded to stay away from waterways.
A ’Colorado Low‘ weather system will be moving into the area on Saturday afternoon bringing with it 20 to 30 millimetres (mm) of rainfall starting late Saturday, March 15, 2025 into Sunday. There is also the possibility of isolated thunderstorms that could result in precipitation totals exceeding 30 mm in...

MVCA Flood Watch - March 14, 2025

Issued at: 09:00 a.m. Friday March 14, 2025

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds. A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent or certain.

Runoff from remaining snowmelt combined with additional rainfall and near-saturated ground conditions has the potential to elevate river levels to flood stage. A snow survey carried out yesterday (Thursday, March 13th) by Maitland Conservation...