GRCA Flood Message #4 – Combined Flood Watch and Warning Termination and Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is terminating the Flood Warning and the Flood Watch messages previously in effect. A Watershed Conditions-Water Safety message for the entire Grand River Watershed remains in effect.

High flows observed throughout the watershed caused by warmer temperatures and rain, since Sunday, December 28th 2025, are receding. Water levels are still high in local waterways. Ice jams that had frozen in place following the melt are breaking up and moving through the system.

The Watershed Conditions – Water Safety message issued on December 9th 2025 remains in effect for the entire Grand River Watershed.

GRCA Reservoirs

The major reservoirs at Belwood, Conestogo, Guelph, Luther, Woolwich, Laurel, and Shade’s are at normal levels for this time of year and have storage available to help reduce the impact of downstream flooding.

Stay safe 

High flows and unstable ice conditions will increase the safety risk around rivers and streams throughout the watershed. The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution around local waterways. Parents are reminded to keep their children and pets away from watercourses. The public is reminded to stay off ice-covered waterbodies, due to unsafe conditions. 

River conditions and forecasts are being monitored closely, and any additional flood messages will be issued as needed.

More information

• For more information on flows, weather and reservoir conditions see the River Data section of the GRCA website.
• More information on the flood warning system is available on the GRCA website.
• Receive GRCA flood messages by e-mail by subscribing through the GRCA website.
• Follow GRCA flood messages on X at grca_flood_msg.
• More information about how the GRCA’s role in managing floods is available in the Flooding section of the website.
• Copies of the GRCA’s River Safety Rules booklet is available by contacting the GRCA Administration Centre

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Media Contacts:

Serena Catania, GRCA Supervisor of Communications and Marketing
Phone (519) 621-2763 x2240  |  Email scatania@grandriver.ca