The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, in concert with similar adjacent bodies advises that the Flood Warning for the Ottawa River issued on May 10th has been downgraded to a Water Safety Statement.
Water levels along the Lower Ottawa River area are expected to continue decreasing over the coming days.
Based on Ottawa River Regulating Committee forecasts, Ottawa River water levels are declining, and the rate of decline is slowing as they reach normal summer targets.
There is no snow remaining in the watershed and reservoirs are now targeting summer levels as well.
No significant rain is forecasted for the next couple of days.
This Water Safety Statement will remain in effect until Thursday, June 1 at 5PM.
No further updates will be issued unless forecasted levels or conditions change.
For more information regarding the Ottawa River, visit www.ottawariver.ca.
summarized by Rick Stow
