Pinkerton Flooding

This Spring, extensive flooding occurred in Pinkerton due to a breach of a privately owned dyke. The Municipality of Brockton coordinated with external agencies, including the County of Bruce, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and initiated discussions with Brockton’s Emergency Operations Control Group. The Municipality in coordination with these external agencies continue to provide enhanced monitoring of the affected properties in Pinkerton.

Based on a preliminary analysis, recent snowmelt and rainfall caused a 100-year flood event on the lower reaches of the Teeswater River near Pinkerton. During this event, a breach in the privately-owned Pinkerton dam led to flooding of homes and across Bruce County Road 15.

Emergency Response crews attended the affected area conducting sandbagging efforts to minimize further damage to certain properties in Pinkerton. A cofferdam (temporary, watertight enclosure made of sandbags) was constructed to create a dry, safe and stable environment for the affected households and County Road affected as a result of the rerouting of the Teeswater River due to the breach. Bruce County reconstructed Bruce Road 15 in late-May repairing the spring flooding damage, and reopened Bruce Road 15 between Sideroad 5 Greenock and the Greenock-Brant Townline on May 29, 2026.

A State of Emergency has not been declared. The safety and well-being of residents remain the Municipality’s highest priority.

Technical experts have advised that it may take several months before the dam owner can complete emergency repairs. Flooding is likely to remain an ongoing problem in Pinkerton until the dam is repaired and the river is redirected to its original course. The cofferdam is a mitigation measure to protect persons and property during the duration of this flooding event. Residents are advised to use extreme caution in areas of high water levels.

Residents can continue to monitor the Municipality’s website and social media accounts to stay informed.

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