Flooding concerns continue in parts of Sudbury
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Parts of Greater Sudbury continue to deal with flooding concerns in the aftermath of the spring warm-up from a few weeks ago.
Parts of Greater Sudbury continue to deal with flooding concerns in the aftermath of the spring warm-up from a few weeks ago.
On Tuesday, Conservation Sudbury issued a flood warning for areas along the Vermillion River, the lower portion of Junction Creek, Lily Creek and Wanapitei River.
The warning includes areas like Chelmsford, Dowling, Val Therese, Whitefish and Wahnapitae.
Chelmsford’s Larchmont Drive is adjacent to the Vermillion River and has experienced flooding twice in the past two weeks. Currently, the campgrounds on that road, Destiny Vermillion River Campground, are completely flooded.
Many residents have been forced to leave their vehicles on dry land and access their properties by kayak.
Corey Purvis has a kayak parked near the water to get to his property, and a pair of rubber boots in his vehicle. He said he’s grateful his home is on higher ground on the street and didn’t experience any flooding.
Tim Johnston has lived in the area with his family for 15 years. He said he has never experienced flooding quite like this.