THUNDER BAY – With between 42 and 67 millimetres of rain having fallen on the area, the public is being advised risks of flooding in low-lying areas still remains.
Flooded roads in O’Connor and Gillies townships, and Oliver Paipoonge, have already been reported, according to the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, which released a flood warning update on Tuesday morning.
According to a release, waterways have risen rapidly in response to the rainfall and are expected to continue to rise throughout the day and remain high for some time.
The Whitefish River has peaked and remains at a very high level, and the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway has begun diverting water.
The public is advised to be wary around area waterways and pay attention to their surroundings. Motorists are warned not to drive through a flooded road and parents and guardians are asked to keep children away from all watercourses and to discuss the dangers of cold, fast-flowing water.
The update remains in effect until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
The flood warning update includes the City of Thunder Bay, Municipalities of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah and the Townships of O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion.
