Rapid melt, wet weather lead to flood concerns in Greater Sudbury
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Recent warmer temperatures have led to flooding concerns in parts of Sudbury.
Recent warmer temperatures have led to flooding concerns in parts of Sudbury.
On Sunday, Conservation Sudbury expanded its flood watch to the Whitson and Vermillion rivers.
Signs barricade Centennial Park in the Greater Sudbury community of Whitefish, warning onlookers of the high water levels.
Some have tried to drive down a path leading to a boat launch, but all have turned back, saying the water was up to two feet deep.
“The water was halfway up there truck and I didn’t want to flood out and get stuck there, so it was no go for today. The flooding is pretty brutal here,” one person said.
“I think it’s the highest I’ve seen in 12 years or so,” said another.
Carl Jorgensen of Conservation Sudbury said while it’s not unusual to see flooding in low-lying areas at this time of year, it’s a bit more than we’re used to.
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