Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
Information about the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, which prepares provincial and local authorities in the event of a flood.
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Current flood information
Flood information updated as of: November 19, 2018 - 9:30 am
Special Lake Erie (Eastern Basin) Flood Watch Issued By Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Surface Water Monitoring Centre for November 5, 2018
Special Lake Superior Flood Watch Issued By Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Surface Water Monitoring Centre for November 7, 2018
Ontario flood map
Locally issued flood messages
Issued by MNRF Districts and Conservation Authorities
MNRF Districts
None
Conservation Authorities
- Grand River - Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety - October 12, 2018
River Regulatory Agencies
None
Provincial Message
Issued to Local Authorities by the Surface Water Monitoring Centre
MNRF Districts
None
Conservation Authorities
None
MNRF Southern Region
Water levels and stream in the region are within the seasonal range. Some areas may see a mix of rain and snow over the next 5 days, with the greatest accumulation expected over the Bruce Penninsula of up to 20 cm of snow. Areas to the leeside or adjacent to the Great Lakes may see considerably more precipitation in the form of Lake Effect snow.
MNRF Northeastern Region
Water levels and stream flows within the region are within the seasonal range. Areas to the leeside or adjacent to the Great Lakes may see considerably more precipitation in the form of Lake Effect snow.
MNRF Northwestern Region
Water levels and stream flows within the region are within the seasonal range. Areas to the leeside or adjacent to the Great Lakes may see considerably more precipitation in the form of Lake Effect snow.
Flood Message Definitions
Provincial flood messages
There are 2 types of provincial flood messages:
- the Provincial Flood Watch, which provides consistent and timely technical information about the potential for flooding
- the Provincial Watershed Conditions Statement, which provides information on provincial watershed conditions as they relate to flood potential, and an outlook on expected spring flood conditions
Local flood messages
There are 3 types of local flood messages:
- flood warning: flooding is imminent or already occurring
- flood watch: there is the potential for flooding
- watershed conditions statements: flood Outlook (an early notice of the potential for flooding based on heavy rain, snow melt etc.) and water safety information.
Who to contact for flood information
Your local Conservation Authority is responsible for local flood messaging.
Your local municipality is responsible for on-the-ground flood response.
If you live in a community that is not serviced by a conservation authority, any flood watches or flood warnings in your area are issued by the nearest Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office.
