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Significant Rainfall Increases Flows and Raises Lake Levels
May 2, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a FLOOD WATCH for Dalhousie Lake and Clyde River. The Mississippi and Carp River watersheds received significant rainfall over the last three days. As a result, flows and levels have increased significantly. It is expected that levels on Dalhousie Lake will continue to increase over the next two days by another 10 to 15 cm.
Average spring flooding is occurring along the Clyde, Fall, Indian and Carp Rivers with flows expected to peak within the next two days. Flows are not expected to get as high as they were earlier this spring. Water levels on Mississippi Lake are expected to increase by another 25 to 35 cm over the next 5 days.
Residents in flood prone or low-lying areas historically susceptible to flooding should take the necessary precautions to protect their property.
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 Monday, May 8, 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
