The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook is in effect for North Bay District.

Residents in these watersheds should keep a close watch on conditions, regularly check for updated messages and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams.

MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.

Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Description of Weather System

A strong low pressure system will cross lower Lake Superior, and move southwest to northeast across northeastern Ontario through the day, bringing a mix of snow, freezing rain, heavy rain and strong winds across Ontario.

Areas of southwestern Ontario including the Bruce Peninsula, and through into Muskoka, Britt and North Bay, are all expected to see additional precipitation in the amounts 10 – 25 mm, with the possibility of embedded convective cells that could deliver an additional 5 -10 mm.

As the low pressure system exits out of Ontario and into northern Quebec, 2 cold fronts will sweep across northeastern Ontario, quickly returning the northeastern Ontario to seasonal or below seasonal temperatures tomorrow.

Description of Current Conditions

Northern portions of southern Ontario and into much of the northeast experienced a particularly wet fall and areas are still experiencing above normal water levels and flows.

Temperatures will continue to be above freezing during the day today for most of northeastern Ontario, causing continued snowmelt and enhanced run-off from the expected precipitation. Melting of significant portions of the local snow pack has already occurred over most of southern and south-central Ontario.

Already high water levels combined with rainfall/snowmelt will likely result in flooding. Areas that haven’t benefited from lake effect snow, can expect to see less snow pack buffering and a rapid response to the forecast rainfall.

A close watch on local forecasts and conditions is recommended.

Expiry Date:

This message will expire on Thursday, November 27 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

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

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – North Bay District is advising area residents that a Flood Outlook is now in effect for North Bay District.

The North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the Chippewa Creek sub watershed and a Flood Outlook for all other watercourses, including the La Vase River, Parks Creek, Duchesnay Creek, Wasi River and watercourses flowing into the Mattawa River system

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

The current weather system will move out later today with additional precipitation between 10 mm – 15 mm expected into the weekend.

Description of Current Conditions

Levels and flows are currently high. It is expected, as the rain that is received moves into the system, levels and flows will increase through to the weekend. Actual precipitation amounts will determine rates of increase in the watercourses.

Ground conditions are currently saturated and increased runoff will cause water levels to rise significantly in the short term.

Expiry Date:

This message will expire on Friday, October 17 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

DISTRICT (Staff) — A flood watch warning has been issued by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in combination with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) for the Temiskaming region for Tuesday, September 9 to Thursday, September 10.

An OPG press release says the MNR’s Surface Water Monitoring centre has issued the flood watch due to wet August conditions and upcoming levels of precipitation expected this week. They say water levels and flows on area river systems are already higher than normal for this time of year. If the predicted amount of precipitation expected this week holds true, water levels could rise on reservoirs and downstream of OPG facilities.

Weather predictions for Tuesday, September 9 to Thursday, September 11 indicate a series of wet weather fronts are expected to sweep across Northeastern Ontario bringing with them significant amounts of precipitation, upwards of 25-50 millimetres of rainfall.

They want people to be prepared when out and about on moving water or those living near waterways.