March 10, 2026 Flood Watch Statement

Saugeen Conservation extends Flood Watch Statement for all member municipalities due to ongoing snowmelt and more rain in the forecast.

Issued: Tuesday, March 10^th, 2026
Valid until: Monday, March 16^th, 2026

ALL SAUGEEN WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington-North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey. 

With daytime temperatures reaching a high of 15°C yesterday, March 9^th, ongoing snowmelt continues to create high water conditions throughout the watershed. Although water levels in small watercourses peaked this past weekend and have begun to drop, larger watercourses remain high and show no indication that water levels are decreasing.

A Special Weather Statement issued by Environment Canada and Climate Change (ECCC) is advising of the potential for significant rainfall tonight and Wednesday, March 11^th, with rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm possible. Temperatures are expected to remain above freezing until late Wednesday which will continue to create runoff from snowmelt. Streamflows are expected to remain high into this weekend and flooding beyond typical low-lying areas is possible.

Municipal staff are encouraged to continue monitoring low-lying and flood prone areas as large watercourses are not expected to peak until this weekend. Many ditches continue to hold snow and the potential for culvert blockages remains possible. The public is advised to exercise caution near all watercourses. Stream and river flows will remain strong and hazardous, and riverbanks may be unstable. Be aware that conditions can change rapidly. 

Saugeen Conservation staff will be closely monitoring watershed conditions and will provide an update if conditions change. This message will remain in effect until Monday, March 16^th, 2026 at 10:30 am unless updated otherwise.

To report flooding in your area, visit our website: www.saugeenconservation.ca/reportflood 

For more information:
Jody Duncan, Flood Forecasting and Warning Coordinator
(519) 369-8247 | floodcoordinator@svca.on.ca

Media inquiries: 
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 
Email: media@svca.on.ca  | Cell: 519-369-4295 Website: www.saugeenconservation.ca