The Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District has issued a Flood Warning affecting the shoreline of Lake Nipissing. This means flooding is imminent or occurring for residents in our area. Read the full Flood Warning notice from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Lake Nipissing water levels are now at 196.24 m, which is above the non-damage level. As a result, some shoreline erosion is expected. At this time, there is no risk to homes or to the health and safety of residents. When Jocko Point flooded in 2019, water levels reached 196.58 m. Current levels are 34 cm lower than that. We expect water levels to rise another 6 cm over the next few days and to peak at about 196.30 m by May 7.
Sand and Sandbags Available for Jocko Point and Beaucage Residents
NFN Emergency Services and volunteers have prepared over 6,000 sandbags for residents so far. Sand and sandbags are available for Jocko Point residents at the Jocko Point Fire Hall and at the end of Margaret Drive in Beaucage.
Sandbag stations are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (April 29 – May 1) from 4 – 8 p.m.
NFN only provides sandbags to protect houses, driveways, and wellheads, not to stop shoreline erosion or waves. Read NFN’s Flood Risk Management – Sandbag Policy.
We continue to patrol Duchesnay, Yellek, Beaucage and Jocko Point to ensure that roads are accessible and monitor any breaches of water.
Weather Conditions
The current forecast calls for up to 20 mm of rain with most of the rainfall forecast to arrive today (April 28, 2026). Daytime temperatures remain in the low doble digits today before colling off into early next week. Nighttime temperatures are expected to hover or drop below the freezing mark starting tonight and remain in that range into early next week.
Safety Tips
- Stay away from fast-moving or high water
- Supervise children and pets near water
- Avoid shorelines and riverbanks; they are slippery and unstable
- Stay off lakes and rivers; ice is not safe
Protect Your Home
- Clear debris from gutters, eavestroughs, and downspouts
- Check your sump pump (a pump that removes water from basements) and keep it working
- Consider backup power, such as a battery or generator
Power Safety (Hydro One Customers)
- If water reaches electrical outlets, baseboard heaters, or your furnace, call Hydro One at 1-800-434-1236 to have the power turned off safely.
Be Prepared
- Restock your emergency kit
- Monitor conditions closely if you live in a low-lying or flood-prone area
Stay Up to Date and Monitor Conditions
- Surface Water Monitoring Centre: www.ontario.ca/page/surface-water-monitoring-centre
- Environment Canada Bulletins: www.weather.gc.ca
- Ontario Flood Map: Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
More updates will be shared as conditions change.
