UTRCA Watershed Low Water Status: Normal
UTRCA Watershed Low Water Status: Normal There is no current low water level advisory in the UTRCA watershed. Find out more about Low Water Response.
Upper Thames River Watershed no longer experiencing low water conditions (January 14, 2026)
UUpper Thames River Watershed no longer experiencing Low Water Conditions (January 14, 2026) A review of stream flows as well as 30 and 90 day precipitation data indicates that the Upper Thames River watershed has returned to Normal Low Water Conditions, thanks to the recent snow, rain, and snowmelt. The watershed had been in low water conditions since late August 2025. The Ontario Low Water Program was developed to support local response in the event of drought. Under this [...]
UTRCA Offers Winter PA Day at Stratford Perth Museum (ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥, January 12, 2026)
For Immediate Release UTRCA Offers Winter PA Day at Stratford Perth Museum The ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ (UTRCA) and Stratford Perth Museum have partnered once again to co-host a Nature School PA Day on Friday, January 30. The PA day will be held at the Museum in Stratford and is open to students aged 6 to 10. Staff have planned a fun-filled day featuring snowshoeing, forest games, fossil ID, campfire cooking, bannock-making, discovering trains, and more! “We have such a great time at our PA days and we’re really excited [...]
Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather (ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥, January 7, 2026)
January 7, 2026 Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather Streams and rivers are elevated thanks to yesterday’s warmer temperatures and rain. With above freezing temperatures and more rain forecast for the next few days, the ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ (UTRCA) expects local waterways to keep rising due to runoff from rain and melting snow. The UTRCA reminds the public to use extreme caution near all waterways. Stream [...]
Warm-up Expected to Cause Elevated Water Levels (flood bulletin, January 7-14, 2026)
Warm-up Expected to Cause Elevated Water Levels Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook 2026 Flood Event 1, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued January 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm;Â Valid until January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm) A warm-up with some rain forecast over the next several days is expected to cause runoff and elevated water levels in watershed rivers and streams. A snow survey conducted by the Upper Thames River Conservation [...]
UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers (ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥, January 2, 2026)
January 2, 2026 UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers  The ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ (UTRCA) reminds everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and to stay out of any flooded areas.  Water levels in watershed streams and rivers have peaked and are now receding from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff received earlier this week. The UTRCA expects waterways to remain elevated into next week.   With the ongoing holiday break, residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of all flooded areas. As always, do not [...]
Water Levels Expected to Stay Elevated into Next Week (flood bulletin, December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026)
Water Levels Expected to Remain Elevated into Next Week Water Conditions Statement - Water Safety 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin 3 (Issued December 31, 2025, at 10:30 am; Valid until: January 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm) Water levels in watershed streams and rivers have peaked and are now receding from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff received earlier this week. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects waterways to remain elevated into next week.  With the ongoing holiday break, residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all [...]
Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise (ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥, December 28, 2025)
December 28, 2025 Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise The ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ (UTRCA) expects local rivers, streams, and ditches to start rising later today in response to the heavy rain in the forecast. Everyone is reminded to use extra caution and avoid all waterways. Forecasts are for 30-60 mm of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. Temperatures will stay above freezing overnight before [...]
Water Levels expected to Rise Quickly due to Heavy Rain (flood bulletin, December 28, 2025-January 2, 2026)
Water Levels expected to Rise Quickly due to Heavy Rain Flood Watch 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin 2 (Issued December 28, 2025, at 10:30 am; Valid until: January 2, 2026, at 1 pm) Â Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heavy rain warning for today into Monday. Forecasts are for 30-60 mm of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. Temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing overnight before [...]
Flooding Expected from Forecast Rain and Rising Temperatures (flood bulletin, December 27-28, 2025)
Flooding Expected from Forecast Rain and Rising Temperatures Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued 2025-12-27 at 11:45 am; Valid until 2025-12-28 at 3:00 pm) A low-pressure system is forecast to enter the region tomorrow afternoon, bringing 20-45 mm of rain and a daily average temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. The Upper Thames River basin received 10 mm of freezing rain and [...]