Active AlertsRutherglen, ON

Heavy rain is expected today. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

What:
Heavy rain with total amounts 30 to 50 millimetres.

When:
Late this morning into tonight.

Additional Information:
A low pressure system is expected to bring significant rainfall to the region today. Brief freezing rain may precede the arrival of the rain.

Due to the saturated ground and prior rain events the rain today may cause hazardous conditions due to extreme runoff.

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. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure.

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.

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