Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing an overland flood warning for southwestern Manitoba as forecasters continue to monitor a precipitation system starting tomorrow morning that could bring as much as 150 millimetres (mm) of rain to the area tomorrow and May 13. A significant precipitation system is forecasted to affect most of
Overland flood warning issued for southwestern Manitoba
Province advises Red River to peak between April 28 and May 2 south of Winnipeg
Manitoba flood update No. 6
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises the Red River is expected to peak between April 28 and May 2 south of the Red River Floodway inlet and between April 28 and May 4 in Winnipeg. The centre also reports that while most tributaries have already peaked or are near their peak within the
Province advises outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir to increase
Manitoba flood update No. 5
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises it will increase flows from the Shellmouth Reservoir to manage the level of the reservoir. The Assiniboine River has peaked between the Shellmouth Dam and Virden. Levels are gradually rising downstream of Virden as the runoff from spring melt and local tributaries contribute to the flow. Outflow
Flood forecasters watching weather system’s impact on Manitoba basins
Manitoba flood update No. 4
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is monitoring a forecasted weather system that could bring significant snowfall to most central and western Manitoba basins. The weather system could bring 10 to 40 centimetres of snow, with east winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour in portions of western, southwestern and central Manitoba. Areas
Overland flood watch issued for Fisher River near Peguis, Fisher River First Nations
Manitoba flood update No. 3
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for the Fisher River near Peguis and Fisher River First Nations effective immediately, ending at 12 p.m. on April 15. This time period may change depending on future weather conditions. Moderate precipitation is forecast for the basin. With the rain, water levels could
Overland flood watch issued for Winnipeg, Eastern Manitoba
Manitoba flood update No. 2
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have initiated spring thaw and surface run-off has begun in most southern and central Manitoba basins. The centre is issuing an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch will
Manitoba March flood outlook
Red River Valley prepares as flooding expected to reach 2009 levels, closing ring dikes and PTH 75: Schuler
The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) forecasts a flood in the Red River Valley at or marginally above 2009 levels with normal to unfavorable weather, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler said today. There also remains a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. “Manitoba Infrastructure continues to make preparations for high water and is working
Drivers reminded of 4-H annual highway cleanup campaign this weekend
Manitoba will benefit from an annual clean up led by 4-H members this weekend and the provincial government is asking drivers to take extra caution, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “Young Manitobans will be hard at work this weekend, resulting in a cleaner landscape we can all enjoy,” said
Drivers encouraged to focus on safety as farm traffic increases
Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Infrastructure are encouraging farmers, drivers and agricultural equipment operators to make road safety a priority this spring. Warmer temperatures mean an increase in oversized equipment travelling on Manitoba highways is expected to begin soon. Farmers and agricultural equipment operators need to: ensure all machinery is equipped with proper lighting, signage and
Burning permits cancelled for central, eastern Manitoba
Wildfire danger levels seen elevated
Manitoba Sustainable Development and the Office of the Fire Commissioner advise that hot, dry and windy conditions have elevated the wildfire danger levels in many areas of the province and burning permits have been cancelled in central and eastern Manitoba. Manitobans are reminded to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities. In areas where all-terrain
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