{"id":82671,"date":"2026-04-15T07:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=82671"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:13:22","slug":"north-bay-police-services-rising-water-levels-and-flooding-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/north-bay-police-services-rising-water-levels-and-flooding-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"North Bay Police Services &#8211; Rising Water Levels and Flooding Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-82672\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38-600x502.png 600w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38-768x643.png 768w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-07.12.38.png 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community to exercise caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. Current and forecasted weather conditions may lead to water pooling on roadways, washouts, debris, and sudden road closures. Water levels in rivers, streams, and lakes are rising, creating fast-moving currents and unstable banks.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Residents are reminded to take safety precautions:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Driving Safety:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Never drive through flooded roads or large puddles, water depth can be difficult to judge and may conceal hazards<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Slow down and increase following distance, because visibility can change quickly and wet roads reduce stopping ability<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Ensure all vehicle lights are turned on<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Remain alert for washouts, debris, and the risk of hydroplaning<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Obey all posted signage and road closures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Water Safety:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Keep yourself, children and pets away from the edges of all riverbanks and bodies of water, which may be unstable due to snowmelt and erosion<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Avoid recreational activities in or around lakes and waterways<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Do not attempt to walk on or cross ice-covered water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>When to Call 9-1-1:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Call 9-1-1 if flooding poses an immediate danger to life or there is a need for rescue, such as:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Someone is trapped in a home, basement, or vehicle<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Water is rising quickly and escape isn\u2019t safe or possible<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">There is risk of drowning or electrocution (e.g., water near electrical sources)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">A building is collapsing or becoming unsafe<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Someone is injured or in urgent medical distress<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">A water rescue is needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Do NOT call 911 for:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Minor or manageable flooding<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Basement water with no immediate danger<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Cleanup or property damage assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">For road closures, follow the <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/336421063935440\/user\/100064792868106\/?__cft__[0]=AZZNvjC0RDbmn8B4c4ocvGY9A97tZhPGj04qnMNINh4w8ES9J1wIWFQpI16QBVl8LnKenfsjUHbfovHtXId0mydA46H0zgLJD-QnwyzYcyM7MdbrQXj3GGFq5Hxbb_VL0M1aZeeez3ic3G664Sgg2GTt5t7hHskes9TXWLvJbQnGpMSERzvxn7MyCZW6pqBr3fqzYTi8PPKwGHLpDVriNjBNn0doVjeCFS_ojx-a_2YD4w&amp;__tn__=-]K-y-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">The City of North Bay<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span> Crews are actively monitoring conditions and will provide updates as they become available.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">For current flood status updates, follow the <span class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"><a class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/336421063935440\/user\/100076204291869\/?__cft__[0]=AZZNvjC0RDbmn8B4c4ocvGY9A97tZhPGj04qnMNINh4w8ES9J1wIWFQpI16QBVl8LnKenfsjUHbfovHtXId0mydA46H0zgLJD-QnwyzYcyM7MdbrQXj3GGFq5Hxbb_VL0M1aZeeez3ic3G664Sgg2GTt5t7hHskes9TXWLvJbQnGpMSERzvxn7MyCZW6pqBr3fqzYTi8PPKwGHLpDVriNjBNn0doVjeCFS_ojx-a_2YD4w&amp;__tn__=-]K-y-R\"><span class=\"xt0psk2\"><span class=\"xjp7ctv\">North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The NBPS will continue to monitor conditions and work with municipal and emergency management partners to ensure public safety.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Stay safe everyone!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is advising the community to exercise caution as recent rainfall and spring runoff are causing rising water levels and localized flooding throughout the area. Conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. Current and forecasted weather conditions may lead to water pooling on roadways, washouts, debris, and sudden &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":82672,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3336],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-area-road-closures"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-24 05:53:35","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82671"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82673,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82671\/revisions\/82673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82672"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}