Enhanced Monitoring of Pinkerton Flooding

Extensive flooding is occurring in Pinkerton due to a breach of a privately-owned dyke. The Municipality of Brockton is continuing to coordinate with external agencies, including the County of Bruce, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and other Provincial agencies. 

The Municipality remains in an Enhanced Monitoring State, with the Municipal Emergency Control Group meeting regularly to assess conditions and coordinate response efforts. Municipal crews continue to conduct daily site inspections, ongoing monitoring, and maintain regular communications with the affected residents.

Residents are strongly advised to avoid the area and refrain from accessing closed roads as roadways may be compromised. Due to elevated water levels and limited access to the site, repairs will take time.

The Municipality will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. 

Stay Informed on Pinkerton Flooding Information

Enhanced Monitoring of Pinkerton Flooding

Extensive flooding is occurring in Pinkerton due to a breach of a privately owned dyke. The Municipality of Brockton is continuing to coordinate with external agencies, including the County of Bruce, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and has initiated discussions with Brockton’s Emergency Operations Control Group. The Municipality in coordination with these external agencies are providing enhanced monitoring of the affected properties in Pinkerton. Emergency Response crews conducted sandbagging efforts over the weekend to minimize further damage to certain properties in Pinkerton. At this time, it is not expected that flooding in Pinkerton will impact surrounding hamlets or communities.

Residents are strongly advised to avoid the area and refrain from accessing closed roads as roadways may be compromised.

Please continue to monitor the Municipality’s website www.Brockton.ca and social media accounts to stay informed.

Stay Informed on Pinkerton Flooding Related News

Service Disruption: Walkerton Parks and Ball Diamonds Closed Due to Flooding

Centennial Park, Lobies Park, and the Walkerton Kinsmen Tot Lot Park, and Walkerton Ball Diamonds are all closed due to flooding. Low lying areas of trails may also be flooded out due to high water levels along the Saugeen River and Silver Creek and ongoing rainfall. Please avoid these areas as they pose a safety risk.

Pinkerton Flooding

Extensive flooding is occurring in Pinkerton due to a breach of a privately owned dyke. The Municipality of Brockton is continuing to coordinate with external agencies, including the County of Bruce, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and has initiated discussions with Brockton’s Emergency Operations Control Group. The Municipality in coordination with these external agencies are providing enhanced monitoring of the affected properties in Pinkerton. 

Pinkerton Flooding

Emergency Response crews have attended the affected area conducting sandbagging efforts to minimize further damage to certain properties in Pinkerton. Municipal crews continue to conduct daily site inspections, ongoing monitoring, and maintain regular communications with the affected residents.

At this time, a State of Emergency has not been declared. The safety and well-being of residents remain the Municipality’s highest priority. 

Due to elevated water levels and limited access to the site, repairs will take time.

Residents are strongly advised to avoid the area and refrain from accessing closed roads as roadways may be compromised.

The Municipality will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.

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

Resources

Resources related to Pinkerton Flooding are listed below.

Mayor's Update on Pinkerton Flooding - March 17, 2026 Mayor's Update on Pinkerton Flooding - March 14, 2026 SVCA Flood Warnings for Pinkerton Pinkerton Brockton Community Webpage

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    The Municipality of Brockton continues to work closely with Bruce County, Provincial agencies, and Conservation partners in response to a unique flooding situation in Pinkerton. This issue was caused by a breach in a privately owned dyke following recent rainfall and snowmelt, which has partially redirected the Teeswater River toward three occupied households. The Municipality remains in an Enhanced Monitoring State, with the Municipal Emergency Control Group meeting regularly to assess conditions and coordinate response efforts. Open the News Post to read the full update.
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  • Pinkerton Flooding SVCA Flood Warning Update for Pinkerton - March 16-20, 2026

    Saugeen Conservation has continued the Flood Warning for Pinkerton (Municipality of Brockton). Flooding remains localized in the Pinkerton area. Saugeen Conservation continues to monitor conditions with Brockton, Bruce County and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Flood Watch for the rest of the Saugeen watershed has been reduced to a Water Safety Statement. River levels peaked late last week and are continuing to fall, but dangerous conditions remain near rivers, streams, and low-lying areas. With March Break underway, please remind children to stay well back from waterways. This advisory is in effect until Friday, March 20 at 12:00 pm, unless updated. A reminder that Municipal Road Closures are posted to Municipal 511's website.
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  • Pinkerton Flooding Pinkerton Flooding Update March 14, 2026

    Extensive flooding is occurring in Pinkerton due to a breach of a privately owned dyke. The Municipality of Brockton is continuing to coordinate with external agencies, including the County of Bruce, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and has initiated discussions with Brockton’s Emergency Operations Control Group. The Municipality in coordination with these external agencies are providing enhanced monitoring of the affected properties in Pinkerton. Open the News Post to read the full statement.
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  • Pinkerton Flooding Monitoring Teeswater River Flooding in Pinkerton

    The Municipality of Brockton in conjunction with appropriate agencies, Saugeen Conservation, Bruce County and the Ministry of Natural Resources are continuing to monitor ongoing flooding situations. Unfortunately due to conditions on Bruce Road 15 between Bruce Road 3 and Bruce Road 20, the road is closed, and emergency services can no longer travel directly through this area. Emergency responders are aware of the situation and will use alternate routes to provide services when and if needed. Please use caution near waterways and flooded areas. Keep children and pets away. Read the News Post for additional information. 
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