Streams and Rivers Remain above Normal as Spring Runoff Continues
Watershed Conditions Statement 鈥� Water Safety
2026 Flood Event 3, Bulletin Number 4 (Issued March 17, 2026, at 1:30 pm, Valid until March 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm)
Most of the remaining snow in the Upper Thames River watershed has melted, with Sunday鈥檚 warm temperatures resulting in more runoff in the northernmost portions of the watershed on Monday. Water levels are much below the peaks of last week but are still elevated and will remain higher than normal for the rest of the week.
Current forecasts are for small amounts of snow and rain beginning today and continuing into the weekend.
The public is 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 is cold and fast-moving. Caregivers 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.
The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is operating its flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas to reduce any downstream flooding.