Residents Asked To Avoid Non-Essential Travel Along The Lakeshore Due To Severe Conditions
A Flood Warning remains in effect for areas in Flood Zone 1 along the Lake Erie shoreline. Haldimand County Emergency Services is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel along the lakeshore as high winds and waves are causing flooding, wave uprush and severe freezing conditions.
Haldimand County Emergency Services and Roads Operations crews are actively patrolling lakeshore areas. A number of roads were temporarily closed, but all have re-opened as of Friday afternoon.
Cayuga Area
- Lakeshore Rd. from Brooker Rd. to Haldimand Rd. 50 – **RE-OPENED**
- Lakeshore Rd. from Sweets Corners to Kohler Rd. – **RE-OPENED**
Walpole Area
- Bluewater Parkway from Erie St. to 2nd St. – **RE-OPENED**
Dunnville Area
- Northshore Rd. from Sherbrook Town Line Rd. to Hutchinson Rd. – **RE-OPENED**
Port Maitland area
- Intersection of Port Maitland Rd. & Kings Row & the intersection of Lighthouse Dr. and Dover St. – **RE-OPENED**
The Port Maitland Pier is also closed and residents are being asked to avoid all lakeshore areas, stay home and stay safe. Severe conditions along the lake may cause a delay in emergency responses.
Residents should pay close attention to changing weather conditions and watch for updated flood messages on the County website and social media accounts. A Flood Zone Map, flood guide for lakeshore property owners and other emergency preparedness resources can be found at HaldimandCounty.ca/floods.