A Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook has been issued for the NBMCA jurisdiction, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
“Intense thunderstorms are forecast this evening into tomorrow with the potential to bring up to 60 mm of rain to parts of the watershed,” stated Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “High-intensity or significant amounts of rain can lead to increased runoff, streamflow, and flooding. Areas that experienced flooding or damages in response to yesterday’s storms may be more vulnerable to additional rainfall. Where these thunderstorms develop, flooding may occur in flood-prone and low-lying areas. Widespread flooding is not expected.”
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. If you have a flood emergency, please contact your municipality. If you live in an unincorporated township, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District.
As part of the NBMCA Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, staff will continue to monitor weather and watershed conditions and update this message if needed based on the changing weather/streamflow conditions. Staff remain in contact with municipalities and other partners as required.
The general public is advised of these messages through the www.nbmca.ca website with the flood status icon and a link to information about current conditions. NBMCA also circulates these messages to local media and social media, posting on X (@theNBMCA), Facebook (@theNBMCA) and Instagram (nbmcainfo).
This message will be in effect until Thursday, July 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM EDT.
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CONTACT:
Angela Mills, Flood Duty Officer, cell: 705-497-4668