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Planned Power Outage - May 4, 2025

This outage is necessary for Hydro One to make critical upgrades to increase capacity on a section of transmission line between Seaforth and Goderich. This upgrade is expected to enhance reliability and redundancy in the region, ultimately reducing unplanned outages. The increased capacity will also allow for two new transformers to be placed into service at Seaforth Transmission Station this summer. During this outage, crews will also replace insulators on several transmission towers in the...

ABCA Flood Watch - April 1, 2025

40-60 mm of rain forecasted, with locally higher amounts possible
A quick runoff with widespread flooding is possible.

A Colorado Low will move into southern Ontario tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2, 2025) pulling in a steady inflow of moisture. Rainfall forecasts for the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) over the next two days show a potential of 40-60 mm of rain falling in less than 24 hours, beginning late tomorrow morning and lasting into early Thursday morning. The track of the...

MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook - April 1, 2025

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds.

A Colorado Low is forecast to move through the Great Lakes region bringing heavy rainfall to southwestern Ontario. At this time precipitation forecasts are variable but 50-70mm of rain is expected beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday morning.

Water levels...

The Central Huron Bulk Fill Water Station is Now Open!

The Central Huron Bulk Fill Water Station is now open! The bulk water dispensing station is a fully automated stand-alone solution for filling of bulk water hauling trucks, potable water tanks and for flushing trailer septic systems.

• Open 24 hours per day 365 days per year
• $4.30 minimum for up to 1000 liters, $0.0043 per liter thereafter
• Payment by credit card or debit only (accounts for contractors/haulers available)
• ¾” hose bib or 3” hose hook up available (user must bring adapter if required)

MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - March 16, 2025

Maitland Conservation is replacing the Flood Watch with a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watershed.

Rainfall from Saturday morning through this afternoon (Sunday) was less than forecasted, with 5 to 15mm recorded across the watershed. Rising river levels have either peaked or are rising more slowly and are expected to remain below major flood stage. Overnight temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, which will...