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Flood Warning in effect after conditions worsen

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority reports, “Water levels are high and rising, in some instances above the banks.”

This from Duty Officer Kurtis Romanchuk, who adds, “Rain is expected to continue tonight and Friday with an additional 30 mm forecasted.”

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The NBMCA reports heavy precipitation — over the last 24 hours, and in the forecast, together with the water from the melting snowpack, has resulted in increased water levels and flows of creeks and streams throughout the watershed, prompting an upgrade to yesterday’s Flood Watch to a Flood Warning.

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A Flood Warning notifies that flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.

The NBMCA says: “Chippewa Creek is currently above its 1 in 5 year flood level and is continuing to rise along with other urbanized waterways such as Parks Creek and Pinewood Parkway Creek.  These urban creeks experience peak water levels more quickly. Rural watercourses tend to respond more slowly, however flooding may be occurring or imminent in low-lying areas.  Flooding is expected to be minor.

“Lake Nipissing has been rising, but is not expected to flood at this time. As the snow and water content in the upper watershed release and make their way to the lake, we may see some changes there in the next week. As the ice on the lakes rise, it may pose challenges for shorelines and shoreline structures.”

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