The emergency department at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague will be closed until further notice, Health PEI said in a news release Sunday.

It said the closure was due to flooding from heavy rain and melting snow. Environment Canada had issued a wind warning for Kings County overnight Saturday, with up to 20 millimetres of rain.

Health PEI said anyone with emergency medical needs should call 911 or seek emergency services when:

Experiencing discomfort or tightness in the chest.

Experiencing unusual shortness of breath.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Experiencing prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness.

An injury may require stitches or involve a broken bone.

A child has prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.

A baby under six months of age has a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher.

Islanders who have health concerns or need immediate health information can call 811.

Health PEI said it will send a notice when the ER reopens.

'No regrets': Adam McQuaid officially announces retirement from NHL

Two weeks after the birth of his first child and almost two years since his last game, Adam McQuaid of Cornwall, P.E.I., can finally bring himself to say his NHL career is over.

Adam McQuaid won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He brought the Cup to P.E.I. that summer.

Adam McQuaid

P.E.I. dairy farmer turns poo pit into ice rink

A manure pit on a P.E.I. dairy farm is filled with something you may not expect — kids on skates.

Denise Talen watches her family skate in a newly constructed manure pit.

Manure pit 1

The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital will remain closed until further notice.

ER at Montague hospital closed due to flooding

More from CBC P.E.I.

More Stories Like This