April 14, 2009
Flood Media Bulletin #24
Overland Flooding
· Frozen culverts and drains are causing flooding in locations that have never experienced flooding before. The ground is saturated and deeply frozen which reduces the soil’s ability to absorb the snowmelt and this can cause unusual overland flooding. Manitobans are advised to watch for rapidly rising water conditions.
· Overland flooding is also causing unpredictable conditions along roads and ditches. Roads running near ditches or creeks may experience rapid rises in water with strong currents.
· There have been reports of road barricades being moved in the Red River Valley. Barricades closing roads should not be moved under any circumstance.
· If motorists encounter rapidly moving water, they should not try to drive through and should stay in their vehicle.
· Road conditions are changing quickly. Check highway conditions before travelling at www.manitoba.ca or call 204-945-3704 or 1-877-627-6237.
Additional flood information is also available at www.manitoba.ca.
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