Flood Messages – What if a Flood Message is Issued for Your Area?

• Take heed of the message issued.
• Be prepared to follow the advice and instructions of emergency response officials.

Conservation Authorities and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources are responsible for forecasting where and when flooding is likely to occur and issuing appropriate messages.
Advance warning of an impending flood allows municipalities and other government agencies to put emergency response plans into operation, and if necessary, evacuate communities.
Early notification to the public of developing or ongoing unsafe river and lake conditions allows individuals to take precautions.

Warning Levels

  NORMAL:
Conditions are within NORMAL limits. No flooding is expected.
  HIGH WATER WATERSHED CONDITIONS BULLETIN:
unsafe lake, river and channel conditions exist.
  FLOOD ADVISORY:
potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities.
  FLOOD WARNING:
flooding is imminent or occuring within specific watercourses and municipalities