First published Oct 13, 2026, 4:04:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 4:04:15 PM UTC

Special weather - Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County

A weather statement covers Haliburton, Minden, and Southern Haliburton County. The source reports 40 to 60 millimetres of local rainfall and a risk of potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with rain and thunderstorm risk expected to clear by this evening.

Why it matters

The source advises avoiding low-lying areas and not driving through flooded roadways.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Environment Canada Weather Alerts Special weather - Haliburton - Minden - Southern Haliburton County

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