Watershed Conditions

Water Safety Statement

Credit Valley Conservation

1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 6R4

Telephone: (905) 670-1615

Date:                   September 21, 2021

Time:                   3:00 PM

The Surface Water Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is forecasting a large, slow-moving frontal system to enter Southern Ontario tonight and into tomorrow. The front is expected to bring widespread rainfall into the area, with 40- 60mm expected before Thursday, and the possibility of embedded thunderstorms contributing an additional 10- 20mm.

Low-lying areas along the Credit River and its major tributaries may experience higher than normal flows with above bank-full levels. Should severe thunderstorms develop, flooding of small headwater and urban areas may occur. Local streams and rivers could become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts, bridges and dams. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses.   

CVC will continue to closely monitor weather and water levels in the watershed. The Watershed Conditions Statement for Water Safety will be in effect until the end of day on Thu-Sep-23-2021 or until further notice. 

To view current watershed conditions, visit our real-time monitoring website: 

https://cvc.ca/real-time-monitoring/

Jeff Wong

Flood Duty Officer

NOTE:        A Water Safety Statement is issued when high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeist, hikers, children, pets, etc.  Flooding is not expected.

Note to Public:  CVC’s role during a flooding event is to monitor current watershed conditions and weather forecasts, predict river and creek conditions, and communicate our findings to the public, municipalities and media.  For more information about this message please call CVC between 8:30 and 4:30 (Monday to Friday) at 905-670-1615 and ask for the Flood Duty Officer.  If you are concerned about high water levels in your area, please contact your municipality. For emergencies requiring police, fire or ambulance, call 9-1-1. 

These flood warning messages can be found on our homepage, Facebook account and Twitter account. Additionally, you can sign-up for CVC flood alerts in real-time right to your mobile device through the Alertable app, a Canadian public emergency alert system. It’s free via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.