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Significant rainfall and mild temperatures

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT 

Monday 3 March 2025

Special Weather Statement in effect for:

• St. Thomas - Aylmer - Eastern Elgin County

Significant rainfall and mild temperatures expected Wednesday.

What: Rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm.

When: Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Additional information: Rain with isolated thunderstorms will impact southern Ontario on Wednesday. This rainfall, combined with melting snow and the limited ability of the frozen ground to absorb the rain may lead to localized flooding in...

Reduced Load Season

The Municipality of Central Elgin reminds drivers that the reduced load season starts annually on March 1 and continues until April 30. If the spring thaw occurs early, restrictions may be placed before March. If dry conditions exist, restrictions may be lifted earlier than April 30.

Areas in Central Elgin with reduced loads in effect will have signage posted. 

Read more: Reduced Load Restrictions - Municipality of Central Elgin

2025 Draft Budget

The Draft 2025 Budget for the Municipality of Central Elgin is now available to view online.

The 2025 Budget has been carefully crafted based on sound financial principles and underscores the Municipality's commitment to making strategic investments that will shape the future of Central Elgin while reinforcing the vital municipal services that our residents rely on daily.

See the Draft 2025 Budget here. 

Significant Weather Event Declaration February 16 Ended

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT HAS ENDED

(pursuant to Section16.9 of Ontario Regulation 239/02, as amended)

Effective February 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. the Municipality of Central Elgin has ended the significant weather event that was declared on February 16, 2025.

Users of the roads and sidewalks in the Municipality of Central Elgin are advised to continue to exercise caution when using the roads and sidewalks.

The public is reminded not to park on municipal streets while plowing activities are occurring, and...

Significant Weather Event Declaration February 16

The Municipality of Central Elgin is declaring a significant weather event in respect to a winter storm which may bring freezing rain, heavy snowfall and high winds, starting on February 16th, 2025 at 9 p.m., and continuing until further notice.

Users of the roads and sidewalks in the Municipality of Central Elgin are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and to use caution if doing so.

The public is asked not to park on municipal streets while plowing activities are being performed, and to refrain...