A flood outlook has been issued for the Sudbury District by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
The flood outlook statement is in effect until next April 22, said the news release.
Residents in the Sudbury District, including the communities of Espanola, Townships of Nairn-Hyman, Sables-Spanish River, Baldwin, Town of Spanish, French River, St. Charles, Killarney, Sagamok, the municipalities of Markstay-Warren, and Manitoulin Island, should exercise caution along local waterways, said a news release.
The statement said local streams and rivers will continue to see increased flows and ongoing high-water levels due to the recent warmer weather and precipitation. There is the potential for flooding in low-lying areas, said the statement.
Residents may wish to take necessary action to secure or protect property in flood-prone or vulnerable areas, said the statement.
Monitor any children or pets under your care around these hazards and supervise their activities. The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions, the statement continued.
The statement also advised that a low-pressure weather system is approaching and will bring increased rain or snowfall. Water levels and stream flows are higher than normal because of the spring snowmelt, said the statement.
Under technical definitions from MNR, a Flood Outlook is a serious warning level.
The Flood Outlook statement provides notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions.