Flood Watch remains in effect until April 14

A Flood Watch remains in effect until Friday, April 14,  2023, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

• Runoff to local lakes and rivers is increasing significantly. River flows in certain areas may rise to flood thresholds with increased runoff. 

• Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas are likely to be impacted to various degrees as lake/river levels rise. 

• No ice is safe ice. Ice conditions on local lakes have deteriorated with warmer temperatures and changing water levels and flows.  

• With warmer temperatures, and melting snow, banks and shorelines adjacent to water bodies can be extremely slippery and unstable. Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain close supervision of children and pets.  

• MNRF also advises extreme caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as they may become seasonally inundated with water, are prone to washouts, and may become impassible due to localized flooding. 

• Residents who have been affected by high water and flow conditions in the past should take necessary action to protect/secure any vulnerable property in proximity to rivers and lakes and closely monitor developing conditions and regularly check for updated messages.

The Ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.  Further updates will be issued as appropriate.  

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