CATFISH CREEK CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
WATER SAFETY
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
Water Safety, Watershed Condition Statement for Residents of Catfish Creek Watershed
Issued on July 27, 2026, at 11:45 A.M.
Issued by: Peter Dragunas, Water Management Technician
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
(519) 773-9037
This is a Water Safety, Watershed Condition Statement prompting residents that the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority administrative area is in an zone of favourable weather conditions for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and torrential rain, with some locations potentially receiving more than 80 mm of rain resulting in increased channel flows. Other unforeseen factors may occur which can be dangerous for waterway recreators. Flooding is not expected at this time.
Effective immediately, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority is issuing a Water Safety, Watershed Conditions Statement for all areas adjacent to watercourses for the Catfish Creek watershed and its tributaries. At present stream flow and water levels remain at seasonal stages The forecast calls for wind’s gusts of 90 to 110 km/h., local rainfall amounts may exceed 50 mm. with a possibility of large sized hail. People intending to undertake any recreational activities around watercourses need to be informed and aware of the damaging/harmful problems and need to abstain from these areas under these conditions.
The public is encouraged to exercise extreme caution near bodies of water, and to keep children away from waterways during these times of increased water flow. Landowners are advised to check dams, culverts, and catch basins and make sure they are free from debris and function as intended during adverse water conditions.
CCCA will continue to monitor watershed conditions and will issue updates and recommendations, as necessary. CCCA always recommends taking any necessary precautions to minimize the results of flood impacts of the Catfish Creek and its tributaries.
This Watershed Condition Statement is in effect until 12:00 p.m., Wednesday July 29, and will be adjusted accordingly if called for or otherwise expires. Residents are asked to closely watch local conditions and take responsible action. Updates will be made available when and if conditions warrant.