HCA closure dates extended in response to COVID-19
Hamilton Conservation Authority will be extending its closure of conservation areas, trails, main office and other facilities until April 30, 2020 with the...
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Service Notice – COVID-19
Hamilton Conservation Authority’s Administration Office is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we will not be accepting walk-in...more
Conservation Advisory Board meeting cancelled
The Conservation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 9, 2020 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be June 11, 2020...more
Current Water Levels
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Low Water Level Status:
Flood Status:
Lake Ontario Shoreline Status:
Close
Water Level Explanations
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Normal Generally indicates low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists. |
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Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent. |
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Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent. |
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Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. |
Flood Status Explanations
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Normal No flood conditions exist. |
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Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected. |
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Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion. |
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Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare. |
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Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations. |