Flooding File Photo - (Acadia Broadcasting)

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority has extended its Flood Warning in the Thunder Bay Area.

This includes: Municipalities of Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah and the Townships of O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion.

The Conservation Authority recorded between 42 and 67 millimetres of rain in area gauges overnight on Monday.

Area watercourses have risen rapidly in response to the rainfall overnight and are anticipated to continue to rise throughout Tuesday and remain high for some time.

Whitefish River has peaked; however, it remains at a very high level.

The Neebing-McIntyre Floodway has begun diverting water.

Flooding is occurring in low-lying areas, and area watercourses are expected to continue to rise on Tuesday, which may result in additional flooding.

Flooded roads in the Townships of O’Connor and Gillies and the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge have been reported.

Motorists are being advised to never drive through a flooded road.

Parents and caregivers are advised to keep children away from all watercourses and discuss the hazards of cold fast-flowing water.

A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is occurring or imminent.

Conservation staff will continue to monitor conditions as part of its flood forecasting and warning program.

The warning is in effect until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Natural Resources also extended its Flood Watch until midday on Tuesday, for the same area.