A flood watch remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River.
That from the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority says Mattawa Island Conservation Area is currently flooded and has been closed to the public until further notice.
“Water levels remain elevated in the lower reaches of the Mattawa River due to high flows from upstream tributaries to the Ottawa River,” says Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “Flooding is expected to persist where it is already occurring. Water levels in the remainder of the watershed in local rivers have peaked and are near normal for this time of year.”
The public is encouraged to keep children and pets away from watercourses and shorelines.
Area residents and visitors, especially those in low-lying areas, are encouraged to monitor the conditions as they develop and take proper precautions during times of high flows.
