The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
They say in a statement, while no rain is forecast for today, an additional 5 to 15 mm of rain is expected on Saturday.
The Conservation Authority says the water level at Gould Lake and through Hepworth remains high and is expected to remain high for several days or more. In addition, flooding is reported to be actively occurring. As a result, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) has upgraded to a Flood Warning for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula, specifically for the areas in and around Gould Lake and Hepworth.
They say water levels in the major watercourses across the watershed are dropping and are expected to continue to drop over the next week. As a result, the Flood Watch for the remainder of the watershed has ended.
The Conservation Authority says Bruce County and the Town of South Bruce Peninsula are aware of the extremely high water levels and will continue efforts to improve the situation. However, if residents notice the situation getting worse or any significant changes, they can call the Town Hall at 519-534-1400 to report these changes. They say if changes are noticed after hours, please follow the phone system prompts.
Flood Warnings are issued when flooding is imminent or already occurring. Landowners within these areas should monitor their situation and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. While the situation is generally improving in both areas due to 24 hours without rain, it is still critical.
The conservation authority is reminding everyone that significant runoff events can lead to unsafe conditions near rivers and streams. Fast moving water and slippery or unstable banks can present significant safety risks. Stay alert and avoid watercourses when flows are high.
Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed. Watershed residents can access stream flow and rain gauge data through the Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/watershed-conditions-maps/
This Statement expires Friday, April 24th, 2026 at 4:00pm unless replaced by further updates.