MVCA Flood Warning Statement Update #2

Water levels have peaked but are expected to remain high

May 16, 2023 MISSISSIPPI AND CARP RIVER WATERSHEDS— The FLOOD WARNING issued by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) on May 3rd remains in effect.

The dry weather over the last week has resulted in all areas of the watershed peaking and lakes and watercourses are observed to decline.

Levels on Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi Lake have peaked and are slowly declining.  No further increases on the lakes are anticipated and residents should see water levels noticeably decline by the weekend.  However, flows and levels are expected to remain higher than normal for the next week as water continues to move out of system. All lakes in the upper region of the watershed and the Clyde river have been slowly declining over the last week and are close to reaching their summer targets.  

Residents are being advised to stay away from watercourses where flows are high and where banks might be unstable. Parents are encouraged to explain these dangers to their children.

This Watershed Conditions Statement is in effect until the end of the day on Tuesday, May 23, 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
jnorth@mvc.on.ca   www.mvc.on.ca