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FLOOD WARNING continues for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr and Parks Creek (update)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, and Parks Creek. The previously issued Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has ended.

"The water level of Lake Nipissing is declining but still remains high and shoreline areas are vulnerable to winds and wave action. Water levels may fluctuate in response to southwest and west winds, which can temporarily enhance local water level by 10-15 cm," said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. "The water level of the Ottawa River at Mattawa has returned to seasonally normal conditions and are forecast to decline gradually.”

NBMCA will resume operations at Parks Creek effective May 23.

In anticipation of forecasted rainfall over the Victoria Day long weekend, NBMCA proactively drew down water levels in Parks Creek and on May 19 temporarily suspended operations. On Tuesday, May 19, NBMCA issued an updated Flood Warning for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, the La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Avenue, and Parks Creek. That warning remains in effect until Tuesday, May 26. https://nbmca.ca/watershed-management/flood-forecasting/current-flood-bulletin/

With water levels in Parks Creek continuing to rise and additional rainfall forecasted for the weekend, NBMCA will reinstall stop logs and resume drawdown operations to manage water levels and reduce flood risk to the surrounding area.

The NBMCA continues to monitor conditions closely and will provide updates as the situation changes. Eva Wardlaw is closed to the public as operations resume.

FLOOD WARNING continues on Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for remainder of the North Bay-Mattawa watershed.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – remainder of watershed.

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek. The FLOOD WARNING for the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam has ended. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam (Update to May 7)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

"Weather forecasts anticipate approximately 30 mm of rain tomorrow (May 13) followed by several days of no precipitation," said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. "The water level of Lake Nipissing has been declining, but conditions in North Bay and Callander may be influenced by wind effect, especially when winds are from the west or southwest."

FLOOD WARNING for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream from Hurdman Dam (updated)

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. The Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook for the remainder of the watershed has ended.

FLOOD WARNING - Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam (UPDATE)

A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. The Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook remains in effect for the remainder of the watershed.

FLOOD WARNING for Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, Parks Creek, and Mattawa River downstream from Hurdman Dam

A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

A FLOOD WARNING remains in effect for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline, La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Dr, and Parks Creek.

The Flood warning in the remainder of the watershed has been downgraded to Watershed Conditions Statement- Flood Outlook.

FLOOD WARNING for North Bay-Mattawa watershed and Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Flood Watch for Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam

A Flood Watch has been issued for the Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam. A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay and Callander and also remains in effect for the remainder of the North Bay – Mattawa watershed.

Parks Creek Backflood Control Operations will start today

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) will begin operating the Parks Creek Backflood Control structure, located at the Eva Wardlaw Conservation Area at the mouth of Parks Creek on Lake Nipissing along Lakeshore Drive.

The stop logs will be added to the Parks Creek Dam today, and the internal pump turned on to draw down the creek in anticipation of rising water levels in Lake Nipissing in the coming days.