Special Weather Statement Issued for Waterloo Region Due to Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County due to heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. Up to 20 mm of rain is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Areas north of Waterloo region are under a rainfall warning.
Stephen Craven / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Special Weather Statement Issued Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County.
The statement was prompted by heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. Rain is expected to begin late Monday in these areas. Up to 20 mm of rain is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County.
There is a possibility of thunderstorms in these locations. Showers are expected to end Tuesday morning. The temperature is expected to reach 21 C in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County. There is a humidex of 27 C in these areas.
Rain is possible for the entire week in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County.
Rainfall Warning for Northern Areas Areas just north of Waterloo region, including Grey and Bruce counties, Collingwood up to Parry Sound and Huntsville, are under a rainfall warning.
This warning covers regions beyond the special weather statement areas. Cbc reported on these weather alerts.
Forecast for Mid-Week After a break in the precipitation later on Tuesday, another round of heavy rain may affect parts of the region Wednesday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The forecast shows temperature remaining in the upper teens from Wednesday on in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County. These conditions follow the initial rain expected late Monday.
Story Timeline
5 events- Monday night into Tuesday morning, 2026-04-13 to 2026-04-14
Up to 20 mm of rain possible in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County
1 sourceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada - Late Monday, 2026-04-13
Rain expected to begin in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County
1 sourceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada - Tuesday morning, 2026-04-14
Showers expected to end in Waterloo region, Guelph, and Wellington County
1 sourceunattributed - Later Tuesday, 2026-04-14
Break in precipitation expected
1 sourceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada - Wednesday, 2026-04-15
Another round of heavy rain may affect parts of the region
1 sourceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
Potential Impact
- 01
Humid conditions with 27 C humidex may affect outdoor activities Tuesday
- 02
Travel disruptions due to heavy rain and thunderstorms starting late Monday
- 03
Potential for localized flooding from up to 20 mm of rain in one night
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Extended rain possible for the entire week, impacting agriculture in affected counties
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