THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the Lakehead Region including: City of Thunder Bay, Municipalities of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah and the Townships of O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion.
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority advises that rainfall and above freezing temperatures are forecasted over the weekend with the potential for localized thunderstorms in some areas. Slightly below average snowpack has been recorded today in local snow monitoring locations ranging from 23 to 46 centimetres depth with 80 to 101 millimetres of equivalent water.
The combined snowmelt and rainfall could cause significant runoff due to the frozen ground, ditches and waterways. Area watercourses and low-lying areas may experience a rise in levels and ponding in response over the weekend.
The public is advised to pay attention to local forecasts, and exercise caution in and around area waterways. High flows and unstable slippery banks could be dangerous. Parents and caregivers are advised to keep pets and children away from all waterways and discuss the hazards of unstable ice and cold fast flowing water. Additionally, never drive through a flooded road.
A Flood Watch is issued when the assessed conditions indicate that the potential for flooding exists. Authority Staff will continue to monitor conditions as part of its flood forecasting and warning program.
This message will remain in effect until 10:00 a.m. Monday March 17, 2025.
