SUDBURY – Conservation Sudbury is issuing a Watershed Condition Statement - Flood Outlook for all parts of the Greater Sudbury watersheds effective 4:30 p.m., April 3, 2017. This statement will remain in effect until 4:30 p.m., April 10, 2017. Conservation Sudbury remains in direct contact with the City of Greater Sudbury and all other partners as required.
Water levels and flows on all watercourses are high but seasonal. Although most of the snowpack within the City of Greater Sudbury has melted over the past week, a significant amount of snow is still present in the upper reaches of the Vermilion and Wanapitei River watersheds. Environment Canada has forecast 20 - 30 mm of rain in the next 24 hours followed by warmer temperatures for the remainder of the week and through the weekend. If the precipitation forecast is received over the next 24 to 36 hours, then this will impact the runoff situation.
Water levels will not decrease rapidly, developing conditions must be closely monitored by all residents especially those living in known low-lying, hazard areas where overland flooding could become an issue.
Residents in the City of Greater Sudbury who may experience problems due to overland runoff or flooding should call 3-1-1. The service operates 24 hours a day.
Public safety is the number one priority, especially for children who may be attracted to the edge of creeks or rivers. The cold, fast-flowing water must be avoided. Stream banks will be very slippery and unsafe, and must be avoided. Open water areas along the edges of ice-covered lakes will continue to widen and these must also be avoided. Conservation Sudbury staff continues with the monitoring of water levels; updates will be provided as required. For more information please visit conservationsudbury.ca