Message
James Bryant, P.Eng., Director of Watershed Management Services. 519-819-7912
Contact Person
Essex Region Conservation Authority
Issued By
Conditions Statements-Flood Outlook
Status
Type
Watershed
Watershed – Conditions Statements-Flood Outlook
The Essex Region Conservation Authority advises that a Watershed Conditions Statement is in effect for the Windsor-Essex-Pelee region. Today's thunderstorms brought varying amounts of rainfall across the region, from 15 mm to just over 30 mm. Ground conditions are now saturated and any additional high intensity rainfall will result in additional runoff into the receiving watercourses. Forecasts are predicting risks of more convective thunderstorms within the next 24 hours. Such storms have the ability to appear suddenly with little warning and can sometimes result in 25 mm (1 inch) or more in a very short amount of time, coupled with high winds. Should we receive any such convective storms, it should be expected that smaller watercourses will rise quickly and that low-lying areas have moving or standing water. ERCA officials will continue to monitor ground conditions and forecasts.
People are still encouraged to take extra caution near watercourses with elevated water levels as 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. People are encouraged to monitor local forecasts.
2025-06-18 3:49 PM
Issuing Date & Time
2025-06-19 6:00 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.