The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that water levels and flows in watercourses within the Spencer Creek watershed are currently elevated and pose significant water safety concerns. Localized watercourse flooding of low-lying areas that typically flood during higher water levels is also occurring at this time within the Spencer Creek watershed.
Spencer Creek water levels may continue to pose significant water safety concerns over the next several days.
There are no reports or expectations that significant watercourse flooding in Spencer Creek is occurring currently. Also, significant watercourse flooding is not expected to occur over the rest of this week, given weather forecasts at this time.
A continued watch on local conditions is recommended. Also, HCA wishes to remind residents to exercise caution near all water bodies and structures such as bridges, culverts and dams during this time. Above normal water levels, faster moving water, rapidly changing levels and flows, and slippery banks may pose significant hazards. Adults are advised to keep children and pets away from water bodies at this time.
HCA staff continue to monitor watercourse, watershed, and weather conditions closely.
The elevated watercourse conditions are due to the recently received rain.
Today (July 2), the Hamilton area is expected to receive between 0 and 11 mm of total rain (this includes 0 to 1 mm of rain, with an additional 5 to 10 mm possible if thunderstorms occur). On Sunday (July 6), the Hamilton area is expected to receive between 0 and 22 mm of rain (this includes 0 to 12 mm of forecasted rain, with an additional 5 to 10 mm possible if thunderstorms occur). Then on Monday (July 7), the Hamilton area is expected to receive between 2 and 15 mm of total rain (this includes 2 to 5 mm of rain, with an additional 5 to 10 mm possible if thunderstorms occur).
This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message is in effect until Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM, by which time it will either be updated or cancelled. HCA will issue updates prior to July 7 as needed. This Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety message replaces the Flood Watch message issued on June 30, 2025.
There are no other active messages at this time.
For further information or questions regarding this message, please contact:
Jonathan Bastien, Water Resources Engineer
Phone: 905-525-2181 ext 138
Jonathan.Bastien@conservationhamilton.ca
