Flood risk deemed moderate for Assiniboine River
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This article was published 26/03/2025 (303 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
There is a moderate risk of flooding in effect for the Assiniboine River’s main stem from Russell to Brandon, as well as the Souris River, Qu’Appelle River and the Interlake region (including the Fisher River and Icelandic River).
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre released a spring flood risk report on Tuesday.
The overall spring flood risk for Manitoba is low to moderate for most rivers during the spring period. Spring flood risk is largely dependent on weather conditions from now until the melt is done.
At this time, the centre advises most lakes are expected to be within their desired operating ranges after the spring runoff and the risk of flooding along Manitoba lakes is low.
A low (minor) flood risk is in effect for the Red River, Pembina River, Rat River, Roseau River, Winnipeg River, Saskatchewan River, Churchill River, Carrot River, Swan River and the Whiteshell Lakes area.
The Hydrologic Forecast Centre is monitoring a precipitation system that could bring up to 15 cm of snow over the weekend to most central and southern Manitoba basins. The effect of this precipitation system is included in the current flood outlook.
The Shellmouth Dam is being operated in consultation with the Shellmouth Dam liaison committee to provide storage capacity for reservoir inflows to reduce flooding downstream as well as ensure a sufficient reservoir level for recreation and water supply.
Daily temperatures are warming gradually and ice thickness and strength will continue to deteriorate. The public is advised to stay off waterways, rivers and retention ponds.
The Manitoba Emergency Management Organization continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support to prepare for and respond to spring flooding. This includes reviewing existing emergency plans, sharing information and preparing resources used in flood response.
Manitoba EMO continues to work with Indigenous Services Canada and Municipal and Northern Relations to support preparation activities for First Nations and Northern Affairs communities.
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