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Flood Advisory Update April 18, 2008 |
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Mississippi Valley Conservation is terminating the FLOOD WARNING issued for DALHOUSIE LAKE on April 11. A FLOOD ADVISORY remains in effect for at least the next week as water levels are expected to remain high through the next week.
Water levels on Dalhousie Lake have been slowly dropping for the last two days, however, they are expected to increase again as flows from the western portion of the watershed reach this area. Water levels are not expected to exceed those reached earlier this week.
A FLOOD ADVISORY also remains in effect for the Clyde River, Fall River and Mississippi River. Flows along these waterways had stabilized over the last couple of days but are beginning to increase again as the warmer weather melts the remaining snow cover. Water levels are not expected to exceed those experienced earlier in the week on the Clyde and Fall Rivers and should peak by the end of the weekend. Water levels on Mississippi Lake are expected to increase to between 5 and 15 cm above the current level of 135.28 m and should peak by Monday or Tuesday of next week. Water levels on the Mississippi River between Carleton Place and Pakenham are expected to continue to increase until the middle of next week.
The potential for well above average flooding across the Mississippi River watershed remains high and any significant rainfall over the next 2 to 3 week period could aggravate current conditions.
Flows in the Carp River continue to recede and this trend is expected to continue. No further updates on the Carp River will be included in future updates unless water levels are expected to increase.
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. At this time of year, it is recommended that all persons stay off ice covered bodies of water.
MVC’s 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. |
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