Rainfall Watches and Warnings Issued in the Area
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook
2025 Flood Event 3, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued at June 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm; Valid until June 20, 2025 at 12 noon)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the London area, and a Rainfall Warning in the Stratford area.
The 糖心直播鈥檚 (UTRCA) rain gauges have measured 5-15 mm of rainfall so far today, with another 10-25 mm in the forecast. The Rainfall Warning issued by ECCC in Stratford area warns of the potential for 80 mm of rain in total.
Serious flooding is not expected at this time, but some smaller drains may reach capacity resulting in some minor flooding and ponding in low lying areas.
The UTRCA鈥檚 flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce any downstream flooding. UTRCA officials are monitoring the situation and will report on any changing conditions if necessary.
Residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of all flooded areas. Stream banks can be slippery and unstable, and the water may be fast-moving. Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from watercourses.
It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.