| FLOOD ADVISORY April 20, 2011 |
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Mississippi Valley Conservation is issuing a FLOOD ADVISORY for the upper Mississippi River, specifically Little Marble and Marble Lakes, Farm Lake, and the Village of Ardoch. With the rainfall that has fallen over the last week and additional rainfall forecast for this weekend, water levels will be above normal spring flood conditions in those areas. Water levels in the Mississippi River from Dalhousie Lake through to the outlet at Galetta have been holding steady or dropping slowly over the last couple of days but are expected to begin to increase again should the rain forecasted for the weekend materialize. Flows on the Clyde and Carp Rivers have peaked and been dropping steadily over the last couple of days but are expected to also increase again if the rainfall occurs. MVC reminds the public that spring water conditions pose a serious threat. Water levels can rise in a short period of time and near freezing water temperatures can quickly produce hypothermia. Parents are reminded to warn children to stay away from watercourses and ditches during this time. 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. MVC will continue to monitor the conditions and issue updates as required. Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVC website at www.mvc.on.ca. |