FLOOD ALERT: BE Prepared: A Flood Alert is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. A Flood Alert is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. River level exceeding its ALERT LEVEL.
FLOOD WARNING: Take Action: A Flood Warning is issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening. A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring. River Level exceeding its WARNING LEVEL.