Heavy rains over weekend cause damage, O'Connor Township declares State of Emergency

The city has so far received about 230 calls reporting flooding and damage as a result of heavy storms on the weekend.

About 92 millimetres of rain fell on Thunder Bay over the course of Saturday.

A portion of one lane of Fort William Road, north of First Avenue, will be closed while crews repair a washed-out shoulder. The work is taking place today.

City crews will continue making other repairs around the city today, as well.

Kerri Marshall, the city's general manager of infrastructure and operations, said it's important those who suffered damage due to the storm contact the city.

"Customers that do have concerns or questions, we encourage them to contact our dispatch centre where we can log their concern and take appropriate steps to assist," she said.

"I'm urging everyone to call dispatch to log the call," she said."Take pictures, take video, because your insurance company is going to need this."

The Saturday downpour also caused the Township of O'Connor to declare a State of Emergency.

According to its website, the water has receded but some roads are still washed out, and others are in poor condition.

Those closed include Garbutt Road from Highway 590 to Holomego, Sovereign Road between Highway 590 and Fleming Road and Smith Road between Garbutt and Harstone.

The township says road crews are currently working on the roads and information will be updated as roads are reopened.

To stay updatedon on Ontario road closures, visit the Ministry of Transportation's website.