Active AlertsEmsdale, ON

Orange Warning - Rainfall

Issued at Fri 4:38 PM Apr. 3
Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Description

Another round of rainfall is expected Saturday. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm.

When:
Saturday into Saturday night.

Additional Information:
A Colorado low will move into the area on Saturday, bringing another round of significant rainfall. Heightened impacts are possible due to recent rainfall combined with ongoing snowmelt. Locally higher rainfall amounts are possible in areas that receive a thunderstorm.

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

Recommended Action


Don't drive through flooded roadways. Avoid low-lying areas. Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.

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