1986 Winisk flood

55°16′N 85°11′W / 55.267°N 85.183°W / 55.267; -85.183

On May 16, 1986, the Northern Ontario community of Winisk was flooded during an ice jam. The ice jam on the Winisk River caused large chunks of ice and flood waters to overwhelm the village. Two people were killed and all but two of more than 60 buildings in the community were destroyed.[1][2][3][4]: xiv 

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  2. ^ Strauss, Julius. "Welcome to Peawanuck". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Flooding events in Canada: Ontario: The Winisk Flood". Environment and Climate Change Canada. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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