City officials are expressing extreme relief that we were spared from heavy rains overnight. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair Bill Bartley we dodged a bullet. He says, as a result, the flood warning for the city has now been lifted. Bartley says while there has been some localized flooding the city is being spared because of the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. There are still some roads in the city that are closed due to flood damage and they will reopen after repairs. 
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
City Dodges Rainfall Bullet
City officials are expressing extreme relief that we were spared from heavy rains overnight. Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair Bill Bartley we dodged a bullet. He says, as a result, the flood warning for the city has now been lifted. Bartley says while there has been some localized flooding the city is being spared because of the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. There are still some roads in the city that are closed due to flood damage and they will reopen after repairs. 