GRCA Flood Message #5 – Combined Flood Watch and Warning Termination and Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety

Date and Time Issued: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning and Flood Watch message previously in effect. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is being issued for the entire Grand River watershed due to the continued higher river levels and unsafe conditions near local waterways.
High flows observed throughout the watershed as a result of warmer temperatures and rain, since Friday, March 14, 2025, have receded. The snowpack across the watershed has almost completely melted. Most of the rivers are ice free. While flows are receding, water levels remain high in local waterways.
GRCA Reservoirs
The GRCA’s multi-purpose reservoirs were operated to reduce downstream flooding during this event. Stored water is gradually being released to return reservoirs to their normal level for this time of year.
Stay safe
Higher flows will increase the safety risk around rivers and streams throughout the watershed. Banks adjacent to local waterways are very slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from all water bodies. The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution around local waterways.
River conditions and forecasts are being monitored closely, and any additional flood messages will be issued as needed.
This message will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Friday March 21, 2025.
For further information refer to GRCA’s website at www.grandriver.ca
For current river flow, refer to the “River Data” section.
For a more information on water safety, refer to the “Learn & Get Involved / Water Safety” section.