A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for Chippewa Creek and Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook remains in effect for the remainder of the North Bay–Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for the North Bay – Powassan – Mattawa area, with significant rainfall expected today into tomorrow. A second rain event is forecasted for late Monday into Tuesday, bringing additional rain and potentially more widespread precipitation,” said Githan Kattera, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “Total precipitation over the next five days could be as high as 45 mm to 60 mm. Temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing, with daytime highs between 15°C and 17°C for Sunday and Monday.”
“With the significant rainfall expected areas like Chippewa Creek may experience flashy conditions, and other urban creeks in the region could see an increase in flow. However, water levels on Lake Nipissing and the Ottawa River at Mattawa remain normal and well below established flood thresholds, and no flooding is anticipated in these areas at this time,” added Kattera.
Note that water levels on Lake Nipissing and the Ottawa River at Mattawa are normal and well below established flood thresholds. Flooding is not anticipated for these areas.
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 Friday, May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. FLOOD BULLETIN
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CONTACT:
Githan Kattera, Flood Duty Officer, cell: 705-498-1462
Paula Loranger, Community Relations Coordinator, cell: 705-494-5115