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April 14, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS—Flood Warning is still in effect for Dalhousie Lake and the Clyde River. As the remainder of the snowpack enters the watershed, levels will remain high but are not expected to increase significantly.
Dalhousie Lake - Levels have been fairly stable over the last week but remain high. Levels are expected to decrease as upstream flows start to decline over the weekend.
Clyde River- The melt of the remaining snow has increased levels again in this river. Flows are expected to slow and peak over the weekend.
Mississippi Lake and Lower Mississippi River- Levels on the lake and river remain stable and are expected to remain high until the upper watershed peaks. Levels should start to slowly decline next week.
Flows within the Fall, Indian and Carp Rivers have peaked and are expected to continue to trend downward.
Parents are encouraged to remind their children about hypothermia and the dangers of playing near fast flowing water.
This Watershed Conditions Statement is in effect until the end of the day on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 and will be updated at that time unless the forecasts change.
Please visit the MVCA’s website for more information on:
- Water levels and flow data: mvc.on.ca/water-levels
- Watershed Conditions Messages: mvc.on.ca/watershed-conditions-message.
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Contact: Jennifer North
Water Resources Technologist
613-253-0006 ext. 243
www.mvc.on.ca
Newsrooms please note:
A Watershed Conditions Statement is NOT a flood warning. Its purpose is to raise public awareness about a change or potential change in watershed conditions.
See below for watershed conditions terminology:
Watershed Conditions Statement: general notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. There are two variations of these:
- Water Safety Statement: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
- Flood Outlook Statement: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.
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