Flood Warning in Effect: Sandbags Provided for Jocko Point Residents

Press Release

April 22, 2026

The Ministry of Natural Resources – North Bay District has issued a Flood Warning. This means flooding is imminent or occurring for residents in our area. Read the full Flood Warning notice from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Sandbags Available for Jocko Point Residents

NFN Emergency Services will begin sand bagging this afternoon in Jocko Point at 1:00 p.m. Sand and sandbags will be available for Jocko Point residents at the Jocko Point Fire Hall after this time. Sand and sandbags will be available to other NFN community residents only when required.

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 for the next five days calls for less than 5mm of rain throughout the district. Daytime temperatures will climb to double digits today (April 22) with nighttime temperatures following by the weekend (April 25).

Current Conditions

Water levels for Lake Nipissing are forecasted to possibly reach the maximum “non-damage” level (196.22m) in the next few days. Significant ice remains on the lake which could result in damage if it’s pushed onto shore.

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.

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