Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) is issuing a FLOOD ADVISORY for the CARP RIVER.

As a result of the rainfall received over the last two days, flows and levels on the Carp River have reached spring flood conditions.

As currents will be very strong residents along this watercourse are advised stay away from the river and ensure their children and animals do so as well. Water levels are expected to peak later this evening barring any further significant rainfall.

MVC will continue to monitor the conditions and issue updates as required.

The MVC flood forecasting and warning program includes: monitoring weather conditions, measuring water content of snowpack, estimating expected river flows and water levels and issuing flood advisories or warnings as required. In a flood situation, the conservation authority provides early warning and continuous monitoring and analysis through the event to municipal and provincial emergency response personnel regarding the expected severity and duration of the event.

Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVC website at www.mvc.on.ca.