Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is the recognized authority for watershed information updates. They have developed a series of escalating precautionary public messages to advise residents of potential or imminent flooding conditions.
Watershed Conditions/Safety Bulletin |
Factors could be dangerous, but flooding is not expected. |
Flood Outlook |
Early notice of flooding potential based on weather forecasts. |
Flood Watch |
Potential for flooding within specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, EMS and landowners in flood-prone areas should be prepared. |
Flood Warning |
Flooding is imminent or is occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. |
ERCA, like all Conservation Authorities, assists with flood risk management in the following ways:
Click on the image below to visit the Essex Region Conservation, Flood Forecasting web page for up-to-date shoreline and watershed conditions.
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