News Archive Archives - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Reserve now for Westfield’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

Post author:BF
Post published:September 9, 2024
Post category:News Archive

Reservations are now open for Westfield Heritage Village’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Party, returning on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This fun-filled family…

Termination of Flood Watch

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:July 25, 2024
Post category:News Archive

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Flood Watch message issued on July 24 has now been terminated.

Invasive Removal with Green Venture

Post author:BF
Post published:July 17, 2024
Post category:News Archive

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is pleased to be collaborating with Green Venture on a series of invasive species removals in urban and suburban Hamilton!There are three separate events as part…

Watershed Stewardship Program Tours

Post author:BF
Post published:July 9, 2024
Post category:News Archive

Hamilton Conservation Authority and Conservation Halton (CH) are incredibly thankful to the landowners who commit to protecting their property's natural features. This tour showcases some of the amazing projects residents…

Reserve now for Westfield’s Halloween Pumpkin Party

Termination of Flood Watch

Invasive Removal with Green Venture

Watershed Stewardship Program Tours

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Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	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.
	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.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	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.