The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for much of the Lakehead region.

Communities included in the watch are:

The City of Thunder Bay
Municipality of Neebing
Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge
Municipality of Shuniah
Township of O’Connor
Township of Conmee
Township of Gillies
Township of Dorion

Approximately 30 millimetres of mixed precipitation is possible over the weekend, with additional runoff expected from snow melt, as well above average snowpack remains on the ground especially in the rural areas.

Some areas are experiencing a rapid melt of the snow which, when combined with precipitation, is expected to cause moderate to rapid water level and flow increases  to the drainage network.

There has also been some localized flooding on area roadways.

Residents are advised to pay attention to the forecast and be cautious around area waterways, and to keep children and pets away from all waterways.

The watch is expected to remain in effect through the weekend.