Summer flood bulletin #17

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises a preliminary estimate of repair costs for roads and bridges in western Manitoba is in excess of $200 million.  This does not include agricultural losses.  Total costs for the summer flood will continue to be assessed. Disaster Financial Assistance A disaster financial assistance program is now in

Summer flood bulletin #15

Province of Manitoba – Portage Diversion Flows on the first crest on the Assiniboine River at the Portage Reservoir crested at midnight last night at 52,100 cubic feet per second (cfs).  Flows on the Portage Diversion are approximately 34,100 cfs and flow on the Assiniboine River immediately downstream of the diversion is 18,000 cfs. The


Summer flood bulletin #16

Province of Manitoba –  Updated Forecast for Second Crest Flows on the Assiniboine River west of Brandon have been increasing as water moves through the system. The revised forecast for a second crest in Brandon calls for peak flows of 34,000 to 36,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) between tomorrow and July 13.  Peak flows

Summer flood bulletin #14

Province of Manitoba –  Flood Forecasts Flows on the Assiniboine River are increasing as water moves through the system. From the Shellmouth Dam to St-Lazare, these flows will be the peak flow on the river.  However, from Miniota to Brandon, these flows are a second crest which will be slightly smaller than the crest which


Summer flood bulletin #13

Province of Manitoba –The Manitoba government advises a provincial state of emergency remains in place along the lower Assiniboine River from Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg to allow for preparations for high water flows. The Assiniboine River is cresting today at the Portage Diversion. Work to prepare for the high flows on the lower Assiniboine

Summer flood bulletin #12

Province of Manitoba – A provincial state of emergency declared by the Manitoba government remains in place along the lower Assiniboine River from Portage la Prairie to Winnipeg to allow for preparations for high water flows expected to be at 2011 levels plus one foot. The Assiniboine River crest is expected to arrive at the


Summer flood bulletin #8

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises updated Assiniboine River forecasts have identified significantly higher flows expected along the Assiniboine River starting tomorrow. Situation Update The Assiniboine River at Brandon is forecast to peak at 35,000 to 36,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) tomorrow.  The peak water flow at Brandon during the 2011 flood was

A flooded farm in southern Manitoba in 2011.

Manitoba government declares a state of emergency to fight flood

Ottawa is sending troops as rising Assiniboine threatens Portage east

The Manitoba government declared a provincial state of emergency at noon today to battle flooding along the Assiniboine River. River levels east of Portage la Prairie are expected to be as high or higher than the historic 2011 flood. This morning Premier Greg Selinger asked the federal government to send in Canadian Forces to help


Summer flood bulletin #7

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises water levels on many rivers, creeks and streams in the Parkland, Interlake and southwest areas of the province continue to rise due to record rainfall across much of southern Manitoba, resulting in significant overland flooding. Situation Update Approximately 565 people have evacuated their homes and communities due

Summer flood bulletin #6

Province of Manitoba – The Manitoba government advises water levels on many rivers, creeks and streams in the Parkland, Interlake and southwest areas of the province continue to rise due to record weekend rainfall across much of southern Manitoba, resulting in significant overland flooding. Record high flows are reported on several streams and tributaries as