A FLOOD WATCH has been issued the Mattawa River and its tributaries, including North River, Kaibuskong River, Amable du Fond River, Sharpes Creek, Pautois Creek, and Boom Creek, as well as the La Vase River, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
“Water levels along the Mattawa River and its tributaries are high after significant and intense rain in the past few days. Water Levels are also high along the La Vase River,” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “Water levels have generally peaked but are anticipated to remain high as the water drains through the watershed.”
The Corbeil Conservation Area is closed due to flooding on the trails.
Limited precipitation is forecast for the coming week, with up to 20 mm of rain locally possible Friday (Jun 27).
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, Jun 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. Current Flood Bulletin
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CONTACT:
Angela Mills, Flood Duty Officer, cell: 705-497-4668
Paula Loranger, Community Relations Coordinator, cell: 705-494-5115
Note: The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is responsible for local flood forecast and warning programs (Flood Bulletins | NBMCA) for residents who live within their jurisdiction, including those in North Bay and Callander to Mattawa. Where a Conservation Authority has not been established, the MNR District Office is responsible for local Flood Forecast and Warning programs, including along the Ottawa River.