Flood watch issued for Assiniboine River
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This article was published 19/04/2025 (342 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The province has issued a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon.
Water levels are rising and nearing the minor flood stage, but were not expected to rise significantly over capacity within 24 hours from the announcement late Thursday afternoon.
The flood watch comes as forecasters monitor the ongoing spring runoff at basins of western, central and northern Manitoba and expect some precipitation. It will remain in effect until the end of next week.
Ice on the Assiniboine River is melting and the surface current is flowing once more at the junction of the river and 18th Street in Brandon on Thursday. The province has issued a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon as it monitors spring runoff. (Weichen Zhang/The Brandon Sun)
”Manitobans are reminded to stay off waterways, including creeks, streams and rivers. High flows, debris and cold water temperatures present a significant safety risk,” the province said in a news release. “Members of the public are also asked to keep away from flooded areas, water control structures including dams and diversions, and areas where flood response crews are working.”
Up to 15 millimetres of precipitation could land at most basins across the province in the seven days starting Thursday, the release said. The precipitation, however, is not expected to change the ongoing runoff conditions.
A flood watch can be an early indicator for conditions that may develop into a flood warning, according to the province. Should water levels be expected to rise above flood stage, resulting in minor or severe flooding in 24 hours, the province would issue a flood warning.
Spring runoff continues in central and northern Manitoba basins as warm temperatures continue to melt snow, the province stated. Runoff in southern basins is underway or nearly completed.
The Manitoba Emergency Manitoba Organization is providing guidance as it works with local authorities and partners.
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