Assiniboine River flows rising, some flood warnings remain in effect

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 10

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows are beginning to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows in the Assiniboine River are continuing to rise. Ice is still in place on northern rivers and tributaries, while most rivers in southern Manitoba are ice free. As of this

Overland flooding, waterway flows beginning to subside

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 9

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding and tributary flows have started to subside across parts of southern Manitoba. Flows on waterways across the province are continuing to react to the run-off from the melt and water levels remain high on many waterways. Ice has moved out on some rivers


More than 100 volunteers came out to fill sandbags near Carman as flood waters rose April 2. Although the town is protected by a diversion, ice jams caused the Boyne River to spill its banks.

Ice-clogged culverts, ditches and tributaries latest flood headaches

Plugged drainage outlets have led to overland flooding, even if most major rivers have yet to spill their banks

Multiple municipalities are fighting overland flooding, even as flood outlooks in many areas have decreased from initial projections. The problem is widespread, with five states of local emergency declared. Swan River declared an emergency when ice jamming caused the river to rise, threatening the town. The municipalities of Dufferin, Grey, La Broquerie and Two Borders

Waterway levels remain high, some see flood watches lifted

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 8

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues across parts of southern Manitoba, often due to ice in the drainage network or ice jamming on streams. Flows on waterways across the province are continuing to react to the run-off from the melt and water levels remain high on many waterways.


Overland flooding continues, levels in waterways remain high

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 7

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues across parts of southern Manitoba, often due to ice in the drainage network or ice jamming on streams. Flows on waterways across the province are continuing to react to the run-off from the melt and water levels remain high on many waterways.



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Ice-jamming prompts overland flooding, some rivers to burst banks

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 6

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues across much of southern Manitoba, often due to ice in the drainage network. Ice Jams and Overland Flooding Ice jam-related flooding continues on some major rivers and smaller tributaries. It can occur when the run-off begins before the river ice melts and


More than a hundred volunteers came out to fill sandbags near Carman as floodwaters rose April 2. Although the town is protected by a diversion, ice jams caused the Boyne River to spill its banks.

PHOTOS: Flood battle comes to areas of southern Manitoba

Town of Carman declares state of emergency, some local roads inaccessible

The town of Carman was one of five areas declaring states of emergency over the weekend and local residents are currently battling flood waters from a swollen Boyne River due to ice jams. Other areas in southern Manitoba are under siege from overland flooding which has closed roads and in some cases, caused washouts.

Five states of emergency named due to local flooding

Manitoba Flood Bulletin No. 5

Province of Manitoba – Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues across much of southern Manitoba, often due to ice in the drainage network. Ice jam related flooding continues on some major rivers and smaller tributaries. Swan River has declared a state of local emergency as the river level increased due to an