The City of Greater Sudbury Lifts its State of Emergency

Based on declining water levels and the latest data and projections from Conservation Sudbury, the City of Greater Sudbury has lifted the State of Emergency which was declared on April 21.

The State of Emergency was declared out of an abundance of caution in response to significantly rising water levels across multiple watersheds, impacting residents and critical infrastructure. Work to protect critical infrastructure began in early April, with crews ramping up mitigation measures as water levels rose—particularly for water and wastewater facilities and linear infrastructure. At the time of declaration, significant snowpack in the northern portion of the watershed, combined with the potential for warmer temperatures and precipitation, created a high risk of widespread overland flooding that had the potential to reach critical thresholds. 

With cooler temperatures and limited precipitation, the projected peak water levels did not materialize and have since stabilized. Some waterways are still experiencing higher-than-normal flows and Conservation Sudbury continues to monitor these areas closely. Updates are available at www.conservationsudbury.ca.

As the City moves into the recovery phase, a Flood Waste Relief Program has been launched to support residential property owners affected by flooding who do not have flood insurance. Additionally, the City has shared information with the province and is assisting as they assess the damage to determine eligibility for potential additional supports through provincial programs.