Flood Details - 1958-01-18 - 1958-01-20
Newcastle Creek
Minto
Minto
Ice jam
Snowmelt
Snowmelt
Affected Areas
Minto Area: A January thaw created an ice jam on Newcastle Creek just upstream of North Minto. One family was forced to flee their home when it was threatened by rising floodwaters. Officials used dynamite in an attempt to release the ice jam and alleviate the flooding.