Haldimand residents asked to avoid non-essential travel due to high winds, waves

Haldimand Fire and EMS is warning residents to avoid non-essential travel along the lakeshore.

A flood warning is in effect for areas in Flood Zone 1 along the Lake Erie shoreline, as high winds and waves are causing flooding, wave uprush and severe freezing conditions.

Emergency services and road operations crews are patrolling lakeshore areas and have closed the following areas:

Cayuga Area

• Lakeshore Rd. from Brooker Rd. to Haldimand Rd. 50
• Lakeshore Rd. from Sweets Corners to Kohler Rd.

Walpole Area 

• Bluewater Parkway from Erie St. to 2nd St.

Dunnville Area   

• Northshore Rd. from Sherbrook Town Line Rd. to Hutchinson Rd.

Port Maitland area

• Intersection of Port Maitland Rd. & Kings Row & the intersection of Lighthouse Dr. and Dover St.

The Port Maitland Pier is also closed. Residents here are being asked to avoid all lakeshore areas.

Officials say severe conditions along the lake could cause a delay in emergency responses.

The Crystal Beach waterfront park is also closed due to flooding.

Due to flooding, Niagara Parks and the Town are temporarily closing Crystal Beach Waterfront Park as well as access to the Niagara Parkway and recreation trail between Queen St. and the intersection of Lakeshore Rd. and Dominion Rd. Please stay clear. These areas are dangerous. pic.twitter.com/XnpmmNVg5b

— townofforterie (@TownOfFortErie) February 5, 2021