A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River.
“Water levels remain elevated in the lower reaches of the Mattawa River due to high flows from upstream tributaries to the Ottawa River. Flooding is expected to persist where it is already occurring ,” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “Water levels in the remainder of the watershed in local rivers have peaked and are near normal for this time of year.”
MoreA FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the Mattawa River, downstream of Hurdman Dam to the Ottawa River. The Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook previously issued for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed has ended.
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