Hay River

An evacuation order was issued for the entire town of Hay River late on Wednesday as floodwater reached the community's downtown area.

There were reports of power outages in parts of Hay River as the water rose. The break sent a fresh surge of water toward Hay River. The flooding is now unprecedented in scope. United Way NWT is taking donations for those affected by the flooding. At the community hall in Enterprise, on the road to Yellowknife, evacuees were told they must register at the multiplex. Yellowknife opened its multiplex as an evacuation centre for people leaving Hay River by road in search of safety.

May 12, 2022 - All of Hay River was ordered evacuated late Wednesday night as exceptionally high water and ice overflowed onto both the town and reserve ...

The Town of Hay River issued a community-wide evacuation order Wednesday night, at 11 p.m. Leadership is asking all residents evacuating to register at the ...

It adds, “This is also a stark reminder that the impacts of climate change will continue to challenge the resiliency of Northerners and the communities we all live in. “To the residents of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation, we see you and we know that these are incredibly challenging times for you,” it reads. Residents have begun leaving for other communities.

Those who got out of Hay River should head to Yellowknife, says SAO Glenn Smith. Those still in the community should stay put where they are, due to hazards ...

I've got my truck pointed in the right direction, full of fuel, ready to go." The hamlet opened its rec centre and fire hall to visitors, setting up cots. "There's approximately 60 to 70 people sleeping with children, infants," he said. They eventually had to leave as the water came up fast. The town's emergency management organization will meet this morning to co-ordinate a damage assessment. Smith said they have received reports that at least one person needs to be rescued from a rooftop. "We're holding people from coming back into the community until we complete that assessment and determine what return plans look like. Jane and Rick Groenewegen are some of those still in Hay River. Jane Groenewegen owns several properties in Hay River and is currently staying on the fourth floor of the Cambridge hotel, where she has a view of the river. Martel said it's not safe to be in the community right now and a lot of damage has been done. Ice shifted overnight but jammed up again. Residents who are still in Hay River should stay put in their current accommodations, according to a 5:30 a.m. update from the town, and not travel through Hay River "due to hazards throughout the town." A second surge of water and ice began to push through the community Thursday morning at around 8 a.m. The town is warning residents who are still in Hay River to find high ground or take shelter at the community centre.

Premier Caroline Cochrane and Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, issued the following statement on behalf of Cabinet concerning ...

The flooding in NWT communities is a reminder of why we need the Federal government to support our efforts when it comes to climate change, particularly emergency preparedness. “This is also a stark reminder that the impacts of climate change will continue to challenge the resiliency of Northerners and the communities we all live in. “To the residents of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation, we see you and we know that these are incredibly challenging times for you.

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. - About 3500 residents have been ordered to evacuate a town in the Northwest Territories as volatile water levels never before expe...

Hay River is known as the “Hub of the North” because it is an important transportation and communications centre. “This shift in ice caused water levels to increase rapidly through the Town of Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation.” An alert on the community’s website said another push and release of ice had caused the water to rise even higher. The safety of residents is their top priority. Rapid changes in water levels are possible,” the update said. “For the past several months, N.W.T. residents and communities have been working hard to prepare for potential flooding this spring.

About 3500 residents have been ordered to evacuate a town in the Northwest Territories as volatile water levels cause extensive flooding and damage.

An alert on the community's website says another push and release of ice has caused the water to rise higher. The town has been monitoring the Hay River, which recently swelled due to rain and snowmelt. About 3,500 residents have been ordered to evacuate a town in the Northwest Territories as volatile water levels cause extensive flooding and damage.

About 3500 residents have been ordered to evacuate a town in the Northwest Territories as volatile water levels cause extensive flooding and damage.

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — All 4,000 people in the Northwest Territories town of Hay River have been ordered to evacuate due to floodwaters that have reached ...

Ice jamming those channels had blocked water and a weekend of rain and snow in the river’s basin added more more and more water into that system. Earlier Wednesday, a section of ice broke away, sending a fresh surge of water toward Hay River and the downtown was covered in a foot or more of water within minutes. Other residents seemed to be heading for northern Alberta.

Breakaway ice waters caused floodwaters to surge near Hay River, with 4000 residents at risk.

“There was a large volume of ice, a large volume of snow in the basin over winter, and then this storm hit – initially as rain, which then flowed directly into streams and creeks, bumping up the water level immediately – and it parked over the entire basin,” territorial hydrologist Shawne Kokelj said this week. Ice jamming those channels had blocked water and a weekend of rain and snow in the river’s basin added more more and more water into that system. The town sits at the mouth of the Hay River, where it flows into the Great Slave Lake on a miniature delta through which several river channels run.

We've begun live coverage of the Hay River flood and its aftermath. Updates will appear here throughout Thursday as we receive them.

The smaller upstream tributaries to the Hay River (in Alberta) are starting to decrease.” This shift in ice caused water levels to increase rapidly through the Town of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation,” the update reads. The territory’s statement added: “To the residents of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation, we see you and we know that these are incredibly challenging times for you. Hay River’s health authority said residents of long-term care and supportive living facility Woodland Manor had been moved to the health centre. “Another push and release of the ice system is currently occurring through town. So far, there’s no process to accept donations at the multiplex in Yellowknife so don’t try. The phone number to do that is 1-833-699-0188 or in person here if they haven’t already. RCMP have yet to respond to a request for clarification regarding the precise location of local road closures. They are confident in their ability to find capacity for those who need a place to stay. “Ice is broken and packed from both the West and East Channels to Delancey Estates. Entry into the community is restricted to emergency and essential services.” More and more families are starting to arrive.

About 3500 residents have been ordered to evacuate a town in the Northwest Territories as volatile water levels never before experienced in some areas cause ...

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An evacuation order was issued to the entire Northwest Territories town of Hay River late Wednesday as the flood reached the downtown area of ​​the ...

This type of flood was thought to be unlikely to occur at the location. We continue to supply a lot of flow. This was one of the reasons for building a new downtown. The extent of the flood is now unprecedented. The break sent fresh water towards the Hay River. Residents were told to head to a hill or a community center in the town.

Le centre sportif de Yellowknife accueille, depuis jeudi, les évacués de Hay River qui ont fait les cinq heures de route pour se rendre dans la capitale ...

L’organisme souligne avoir conclu un partenariat avec le gouvernement territorial. Selon la sous-ministre des Affaires municipales et communautaires, Laura Gareau, il y avait 93 personnes enregistrées à Yellowknife, jeudi après-midi, dont 53 dormaient sur place. Lors de la conférence de presse, le ministre des Affaires municipales et communautaires, Shane Thompson, a affirmé de son côté que la priorité du gouvernement est la bonne santé et la sécurité des habitants de Hay River et de la Première Nation K'atl'odeeche. La situation continue à évoluer rapidement du côté de Hay River. Selon le dernier rapport du gouvernement, les De nombreux résidents ont fait le voyage de nuit pour échapper à la montée soudaine des eaux dans la petite ville du sud des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Tous les évacués sont invités à s'enregistrer auprès des autorités aux centres d’accueil ou par téléphone au 1 (833) 699-0188. Le centre sportif de Yellowknife accueille, depuis jeudi, les évacués de Hay River qui ont fait les cinq heures de route pour se rendre dans la capitale ténoise.

À Yellowknife, les autorités ont commencé, dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi, la mise en place d'un centre d'accueil pour les personnes venant du sud du ...

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Unprecedented flooding Is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories. [TOC] Current status Hay River and Kátł'odeeche First ...

- Some fuel spills have been reported in the area. The best way to channel that anxiety is to take steps to control your risk. - No movement of ice near community thus far. We know there is fear and anxiety out there right now. More are expected. Others are using alternate accommodations. GNWT officials will assess when the flood waters recede. Community flood watch continues. Rapid changes in water levels remain possible. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and emergency management operations. These updates are shared to amplify the latest information. - Ice jams remain in the vicinity of the Town of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation. Water levels are extremely volatile.