Flood Monitoring Update — Township of Chapleau

April 21, 2026


The Township of Chapleau wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the ongoing monitoring of local water levels and the measures in place to protect our community.

Water Level Monitoring
Since April 13, 2026, Township staff have been recording the river water level on a daily basis. In accordance with the Township’s Emergency Plan, specific response stages have been established. Upon reaching Stage 1, the Emergency Committee is convened to assess the situation and take action accordingly.

Current status — as of Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.: the river level is 3’ 7” below Stage 1. There is no immediate threat to the Township of Chapleau at this time.

While we are aware that neighbouring communities and cities have been affected by flooding, the Township of Chapleau is not facing an imminent flood situation at this time.

Emergency Resources
The Township has the following resources available and ready to deploy if required:
• 15,000 sandbags in stock
• Over 160 m³ of screened sand

Should an imminent flood situation arise, residents located within potential flood zones will be notified and will have the opportunity to request sandbags. The Township will communicate the designated location(s) where residents may fill their bags.

Agency Coordination
The Township is in regular contact with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) to monitor conditions and coordinate response efforts as needed.

The Township of Chapleau takes this situation very seriously. We are actively monitoring water levels and will implement the Emergency Plan if and when required. Residents will be kept well informed as the situation develops.

For more information, please contact the Township office at 705-864-1330.

Mayor Ryan Bignucolo
705-864-5050

Réjean Raymond
Interim Chief Administrator Officer

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