Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody has issued a statement with an update on flooding in Pinkerton:
“The Municipality of Brockton continues to work closely with Bruce County, Provincial agencies, and Conservation partners in response to a unique flooding situation in Pinkerton. Based on a preliminary analysis, recent snowmelt and rainfall caused a 100-year flood event on the lower reaches of the Teeswater River near Pinkerton. During this event, a breach in the privately-owned Pinkerton dam led to flooding of homes and across Bruce County Rd 15.
“On March 19-20, 2026 a cofferdam (temporary, watertight enclosure made of sandbags) was constructed to create a dry, safe and stable environment for the affected households and County Road affected as a result of the rerouting of the Teeswater River due to the breach.
“Technical experts have advised that it may take several months before the dam Owner can complete emergency repairs. Flooding is likely to remain an ongoing problem in Pinkerton until the dam is repaired and the river is redirected to its original course. The cofferdam is a mitigation measure to protect persons and property during the duration of this flooding event. Residents are advised to use extreme caution in areas of high water levels.
“Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and the County of Bruce continue to conduct daily site inspections and ongoing monitoring of water levels in the area.
“The Municipality is pursuing emergency funding from the Province of Ontario to support the affected homeowners and the Municipality’s mitigation efforts conducted as a result of the significant rainfall event which caused this flooding situation in Pinkerton.
“Saugeen Conservation has reduced the Flood Warning to a Flood Watch for Pinkerton. Intervention measures have helped reduce flows over Bruce Road 15 and around affected homes. However, flooding is still occurring in low-lying areas, and impacted residents remain at risk.
“A Water Safety Statement remains in effect for the rest of the Saugeen watershed. While water levels are declining, they are still high, and freezing rain today will create slippery and dangerous conditions near rivers and streams. Stay back from all watercourses and keep family and pets at a safe distance. Bruce County has closed a section of Bruce Road 15 between Sideroad 5 Greenock and Greenock Brant as of March 18th, 2026. This closure is for all vehicles, including emergency responders.
“Emergency responders are using alternative routes to provide services. A detour is now in place, using Sideroad 5, Concession 10, and Greenock Brant. Signs are in place to guide vehicles through the detour.
“The Municipality remains in an Enhanced Monitoring State. Residents can continue to monitor the Municipality’s Pinkerton Flooding webpage at www.Brockton.ca/PinkertonFlooding and our social media accounts to stay informed.”