With warm weather, the snowmelt from mountains in BC, Yukon, and the NWT is beginning to hit the water system. This will contribute to high water levels and flow in the Liard and South Nahanni Rivers.
Current Status – Liard and Nahanni Rivers
With warm weather, the snowmelt from mountains in BC, Yukon, and the NWT is beginning to hit the water system. This will contribute to high water levels and flow in the Liard and South Nahanni Rivers.
The communities of Fort Liard and Nahanni Butte should be on high alert for possible flooding in the coming days.
For those in this region the GNWT recommends that you review our information on what you can do to be as prepared as possible.
Go to our Be Ready information: https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en/services/be-ready-emergencies/be-ready-floods
Water levels and flow
Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation
The Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation emergency has transitioned from response to recovery.
Communities are the lead on response and recovery activities and are supported by the GNWT as needed.
Assessments are now underway in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
All impacted residents are reminded to register as soon as possible to be included in the Disaster Assistance process.
To register, or for any questions you have about the process, or if there are issues you are having in making your claim, please contact GNWT Pathfinders:
- directly in the community, or
- by email: flood@gov.nt.ca or
- by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031.
Get the latest local updates:
- Town of Hay River – Break-up 2022
- K'atl'odeeche First Nation on Facebook
- A boil water advisory remains in Hay River, Enterprise, Kakisa and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
More information
- Daily water monitoring bulletins
- GNWT Public Safety web page - Program and service updates, evacuation orders, and other safety information
- Flood Recovery 2022 - What You Need To Know