Flooding continues along the shoreline of Lake Nipissing

The MNRF is warning residents in the Lake Nipissing, Lake Temagami, Sturgeon River and the Upper French River areas that a flood warning remains in effect.

"Residents in these areas should keep a close watch on conditions and exercise caution around shorelines and low-lying areas," says a news release.

With the arrival of a ridge of high pressure, the weather forecast for the Northeast Region is calling for minimal rainfall into next week with less than 10mm expected to fall locally by Monday.

However, water levels and flows continue to be elevated from Lake Temagami down to the Upper French River. These conditions continued after the watershed received significant rainfall/runoff after several weather systems over the past month.

With minimal rainfall forecast over the next five days, levels are expected to be sustained and then begin a gradual decline, bringing a slow decrease to water levels and flows throughout the watershed over the coming days.

If it rains, this could stall the decrease in water levels and flows. If a significant weather system is received water levels and flows could begin to rise once again.  A close watch of local weather forecasts, special weather statements and warnings continues to be recommended.

Lake Nipissing water levels are high. Yesterday’s average level on the lake was measured at 196.19m which is below the ‘non-damage’ level of 196.22m. Flooding continues along the shoreline of Lake Nipissing.

Lake Temagami water levels are high and continue to be within the flood allowance. The current lake level is 294.04m.

Sturgeon River water levels are currently within normal operating ranges.

The Upper French River area continues to see high water levels. The current level at Wolseley Bay is 188.31m which has exceeded the current flood limit. The current level at Dry Pine Bay is 182.82m which is just below the current flood limit. Residents along the river continue to see impacts from high water levels.