The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising area
residents that a Flood Outlook is still in effect for North Bay District.
Residents along rivers and lakes are advised to keep a close watch on conditions,
regularly check for updated messages and exercise caution around water bodies as
levels and flows are expected to increase.
MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Description of Weather System
On Friday and into Saturday, precipitation will continue over most of the province,
with rain accumulations expected to be less than 20 mm in this area.
Temperatures are expected to drop to seasonal or below seasonal, with strong
winds from the north developing as the low pressure system moves out into northern
Quebec.

Description of Current Conditions
Stream flows are at or near bank full levels and will remain high for the next few
days before returning to seasonal levels. The rainfall forecasted over the next few
days, while not excessive, could overwhelm local drainage systems that are
currently at capacity, and localized flooding may occur.
A close watch on local forecasts and conditions is recommended.
Expiry Date:
This message will expire on Monday, October 20 2014, 12:00 AM .Terminology: Notification Levels
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK: gives early notice
of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow
melt, high winds or other conditions
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high
flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters,
anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.
FLOOD WATCH: potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and
municipalities
FLOOD WARNING: flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses
and municipalities.

Contact Information
For more information please contact:
Graham Mewett, Integrated Resource Management Specialist, 705-475-5529
A close watch on local conditions and weather forecasts from Environment Canada
is recommended.
Environment Canada bulletins can be found at http://weather.gc.ca/
The Surface Water Monitoring Centre public webpage can be found here:
www.ontario.ca/flooding