Ontario low water conditions
Low water information last updated:
Historical conditions summary
Highest confirmed monthly level with downloadable data
Low water definitions
- Low Water Level 1: early indication of a potential drought condition.
- Low Water Level 2: increased likelihood of drought conditions.
- Low Water Level 3: high likelihood of drought conditions (does not imply an emergency).
Provincial conditions reports and indicators
Conditions report (ZIP)
Summarizes short, medium and long-term flow and precipitation conditions by region over the last 5 years.
Indicator maps (ZIP)
Summarizes short, medium, and long-term precipitation and stream flow by region over the last 5 years.
Indicator graphs (ZIP)
Summarizes precipitation and stream flow indicator statistics for select stations.
Notification
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Who to contact for low water information
Your local Conservation Authority may also provide local drought messaging.
Your local municipality is responsible for on-the-ground response.
If you live in a community that is not serviced by a conservation authority, any low water conditions in your area are issued by the nearest Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office.