The Mattagami River, right next to the boat launch, Fri., April 26, 4:15pm. The walkway down to the river is partly underwaters, as is the interlocking brick path that runs parallel to the river. Photo credit: Bob McIntyre, Moose FM
The status has been upgraded on flood advisories for both the Mattagami River and Porcupine Lake… to flood warnings.
That word came late this afternoon from the Timmins Flood Advisory Committee.
David Vallier of the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority advises that the warning means that flooding is about to occur over the next 24 to 48 hours. He’s especially concerned about Evans Street, Laffin Crescent, Bristol Road and Lakeview Road near Porcupine Lake, as well as low lying areas along the Mattagami River.
The city is assembling sand bags. Look below to see where you can pick some up.
Sandbag pick-up locations:
Golden & Crawford, South Porcupine
Bristol Rd., South Porcupine
Mountjoy Arena, Park Ave., Timmins
Confederation Sports Complex, Cameron St. S., Timmins
A photo from the boat launch. Only about the top six or seven feet of the ramp are out of the water. The sign in the top centre says “SHALLOW WATER”. Not so much. Photo credit: Bob McIntyre, Moose FMFast moving water as the Mattagami River approaches flood level, April 26, 2019. Photo credit: Bob McIntyre, Moose FM
