Flooding
Due to our location next to the Grand River, there is always a risk that floods can happen in Kitchener. Prepare for rising water and to stay safe during a flood.
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Flood alerts
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) works to protect people and property from flooding. You can sign up for flood alerts on their website.
Safety tips
During a flood, please:
- listen to local media and follow our social media accounts for up-to-date information
- note key areas under warnings from GRCA
- stay far back from water
- keep pets on a leash
- wait until authorities give an all clear before going near rivers and ponds
Please do not:
- walk in the flooded areas
- drive around road barricades
Flood facts
Here are some quick facts about fast moving water and their depths:
- six inches deep: can knock an adult off their feet
- one foot deep: can push a car off the road
- two feet deep: can cause a car to float with the current
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.