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Flood Outlook North Bay District – Watershed Conditions Statement

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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

Rainfall Warning for: New Liskeard – Temagami

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Rainfall Warning for: New Liskeard – Temagami

ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:40 P.M. EDT TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2014

Summary

Rain is expected to continue for much of the day and into tonight. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon and will diminish in intensity tonight. Some areas have already reported nearly 50 mm of rain. Totaly rainfall amounts of 50 to 70 mm are likely by the time the rain diminishes in intensity this evening.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rainfall Warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected. Environment Canada meteorologists will update alerts as required, so stay tuned to your local media or Weatheradio. Email reports of severe weather to storm.ontario@ec.gc.ca or tweet with the hashtag #ONStorm.

Warning: Flood watch for Temiskaming region

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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.

Notice of Forced Power Interruption To Hydro One Customers

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 Time of Issue: 13:05  Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

 Hydro One Operations Centre: KIRKLAND LAKE & NEW LISKEARD

 Area or Townships Affected: OTTO, PACAUD, GRENFELL, MATACHEWAN, EBY, NICOL, BENOIT, LAWSON, MARQUIS, KIRKLAND LAKE, MAISONVILLE, JAMES, CHOWN, BOSTON, MATACHEWAN FN & TUDHOPE

 Date and Time of Interruption and Number of Customers Affected:

Wednesday Jul. 23, 2014 from 12:23 until 16:30 (4.1 hrs), 2081 Customers, ORMS ID: 4228858

Reason for Interruption:

unknown at this time

 Actions Being Taken to Restore Power:

crews enroute

 Estimated Time of Restoration:

All power will be restored on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 16:30

 Hydro One Reference Number:

4228858

Safety Information:

Public is advised to stay clear of downed hydro lines.

For information, contact HydroOne Media Relations at 1-877-506-7584.

For up-to-date power interruption information on Hydro One’s Distribution System,

logon to www.HydroOne.com and click on the power outages shortcut or download the

HydroOne Mobile App.

Flood Warning Kirkland Lake District

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Thursday, May 15, 2014 – 4PM:

The Ministry of Natural Resources – Kirkland Lake District is advising residents in the area of the Montreal River and Blanche River systems, that the Flood Watch currently in place has been upgraded to a Flood Warning.

Residents along the Montreal River and Blanche River systems 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 high and expected to increase with forecasted precipitation amounts and already saturated ground in most areas. Flooding in low lying areas may be occurring or imminent and residents may wish to take action necessary to secure or protect property in flood-prone or vulnerable areas. . It is advised that local residents continue to use caution around all watercourses within the district.

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 forecasted weather system moving through the area has the potential to bring precipitation amounts in the range of 20mm – 30mm from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon. It is expected that this system will move out Friday with minimal precipitation amounts through the long weekend.

Description of Current Conditions 

Water levels and flows in the Montreal and Blanche river systems are currently high. It is expected as the rain that is received moves into the system levels and flows will increase through the weekend and flooding is imminent or occurring in some areas. Actual precipitation amounts will determine rates of increase in the river system.

Expiry Date: 

This message will expire on Tuesday, May 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:

Leah Marinigh, Acting District Planner, 705-568-3209

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 

Snowfall Warning for: New Liskeard – Temagami

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Snowfall Warning for: New Liskeard – Temagami
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 1:21 AM EDT FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014
Summary
Snowfall continues.
Recommended Action
Details
Areas east of Lake Superior will see periods of snow, heavy at times, continue through the night, then end from west to east today. Additional snowfall amounts of up to 15 cm are possible.

Refer to your local public forecast for further details.

Latchford and Coleman talk preparations

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Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — The weather is being watched closely, and the continuing presence of snow, with more snow expected, is a factor. At Latchford council’s regular meeting Thursday, March 20, Councillor Larry Anderson commented he had heard that there are predictions of 50 centimetres more of snowfall before winter

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Celebration of spring equinox this coming Friday

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DISTRICT (Staff) — Hard to believe spring is on its merry way after one of the longest, harshest winters we’ve had in Temiskaming in quite some time.The good news is the spring equinox officially takes place this coming Thursday, March 20.All are welcome to the President’s Suites in Haileybury this

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