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‘Historic’ Flooding Prompts State of Emergency Declaration in Greater Sudbury
Conservation Sudbury says water levels could rise for two more weeks as the Whitson River exceeded its 100-year flow, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre declared a state of emergency due to spring flooding, granting city officials streamlined decision-making authority and evacuation powers to protect residents.
- Rising temperatures and record late-season snowfall triggered historic flooding; Conservation Sudbury reported the Whitson River exceeded its 100-year flow benchmark last weekend.
- Chelmsford residents Andre and Brianna Frappier struggled to protect their flooded home with multiple pumps; meanwhile, rising waters forced closure of Simmons Road and numerous other routes across the region.
- Fire Chief Rob Grimwood reported crews rescued two occupants from a stranded vehicle on a water-covered road, urging residents to avoid driving through flooded areas.
- Melting snow from 100 km away will reach Greater Sudbury in two to three weeks, and the emergency declaration empowers officials to evacuate neighborhoods if conditions become critical.
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Sudbury declares state of emergency as water levels rise, flood warning issued
SUDBURY - The City of Greater Sudbury has declared a state of emergency as it grapples with rising water levels and braces for more flooding in the coming days.
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