Some Areas on Flood Watch

Some areas on flood watch

Rural residents living in areas just outside Thunder Bay braced for the prospect of flooded roads late Friday, as warming temperatures and a rainy forecast elevated the risk for ice jams, rising rivers and accelerated melting of an unusually deep…

Ice jams, rainy forecast lead Lakehead Region Conservation Authority to issue flood watch

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for the Whitefish River watershed, including the townships of O'Connor and Gillies, and the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge near Thunder Bay, Ont. Here's what people should keep in mind while the watch remains in effect.

Flood watch issued for rural municipality, townships

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority says ice jamming, a deep snow pack and rain in the forecast led to the alert for Oliver Paipoonge, O’Connor and Gillies.