Flood Outlook Issued for the North Bay – Mattawa Watershed

A Flood Outlook has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

 "Water levels and flows in the area have declined following recent rainfall and are now within the typical operating range for this time of year," said NBMCA Duty Officer Githan Kattera.

He added, "A cold front is expected to move into the Northeast region on Sunday, bringing 25 to 35 mm of rain and a high likelihood of significant thunderstorms. These storms may result in locally higher rainfall totals than currently forecasted."

The public is encouraged to keep children and pets away from watercourses and shorelines. Area residents and visitors, especially those in low-lying areas, are encouraged to monitor the conditions as they develop and take proper precautions during times of high flows. If you have a flood emergency, please contact your municipality. If you live in an unincorporated township, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District.

 As part of the NBMCA Flood Forecasting and Warning Program, staff will continue to monitor weather and watershed conditions and update this message if needed based on the changing weather/streamflow conditions. Staff remain in contact with municipalities and other partners as required.

 The general public is advised of these messages through the www.nbmca.ca website with the flood status icon and a link to information about current conditions. NBMCA also circulates these messages to local media and social media, posting on X (@theNBMCA), Facebook (@theNBMCA) and Instagram (nbmcainfo).

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) Monday, July 7th, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT.