Message
Tian Martin, P.Eng., Water Resources Engineer. 519-819-3718
Contact Person
Essex Region Conservation Authority
Issued By
Flood Watch
Status
Type
Watershed
Watershed – Flood Watch
The Essex Region Conservation Authority advises that, due to the recorded rainfall that occurred overnight in combination with the additional forecasted rainfall today, the current Watershed Conditions Statement has been upgraded to a Flood Watch. Rain gauges across the region have recorded 20-30mm of rainfall overnight. Forecasts are now predicting an additional 20mm of rainfall, with locally higher amounts possible, this morning and lasting through the day. Based on the recorded rainfall, smaller watercourses are flowing near or at capacity. Additional rain could cause some to spill their banks into adjacent low-lying areas. This Flood Watch will remain in effect until 12:00pm Thursday March 12, 2026.
People are encouraged to take extra caution and avoid areas where flooding is occurring as well as rivers, streams, and shoreline areas during significant rainfall and wind events. The combination of slippery banks and fast-moving water can be dangerous. Standing water can also present its own unseen hazards. Children, pets, and livestock should be kept away from flowing or standing water.
Essex Region Conservation Authority will continue to monitor forecasts. The advisory will be modified as required.
2026-03-11 9:15 AM
Issuing Date & Time
2026-03-12 12:00 PM
Expiry Date & Time
Municipalities and Other Agencies:
Upon receipt, hand directly to the Flood Coordinator or Emergency Planner for your Municipality or Agency.
Media:
Upon receipt, hand directly to your newsroom.
Types of Flood Bulletins:
Watershed Conditions - Safety Bulletins
High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
Watershed Conditions – Flood Outlook
Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch Bulletins
Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning Bulletins
Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.