Archived News Releases

May 23, 2013

The Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports overland flooding continues west of the Red River and south of PTH 23 in the rural municipalities (RMs) of Rhineland, Stanley and Pembina.

Flooding is also occurring further north in the RMs of Roland, Thompson and Dufferin.  Overland flooding is already beginning to subside and is expected to end within a few days as water drains off the fields.

A flood warning has been issued for:

•     low-lying areas of the Assiniboine River from St-Lazare to Grand Valley.

A flood watch has been issued for:

•     all points on the Roseau River,
•     low-lying land adjacent to the Souris River; and
•     the following Red River tributaries:  Boyne River, Dead Horse Creek, Rivière aux Marais and Buffalo Creek.

A high water advisory has been issued for:

•     the Pembina River from Windygates to the U.S. border; and
•     the following Pembina River tributaries:  Badger, Snowflake and Mowbray creeks.

Red River

•     Flows on the Buffalo and Deadhorse creeks, and most other Red River tributaries in Manitoba are beginning to decline.
•     Water levels on the Red River increased at most points in the Manitoba and U.S. portions of the watershed as a result of last weekend’s rainfall.
•     Levels on the Red River in Winnipeg increased slightly to 16 feet at James Avenue.  

Roseau River

•     Flows on the Roseau River continue to increase slowly as a result of last weekend’s rainfall. Flows are expected to remain within banks.

Pembina River

•     Flows on the Pembina River and its tributaries are beginning to decline following the run-off from last weekend’s rainfall.
•     The town dike at Gretna remains partially closed due to high water levels on the Pembina River.
•     Water levels at Neche, N.D., reached a near-record level at the height of the high water.  The flow was estimated at 20,900 cubic feet per second.

Flooding can affect road conditions quickly.  People are reminded to stay away from fast-running water.  Do not attempt to drive or walk through fast-moving water.  Before travelling, check road conditions by calling 511.

Up-to-date flood information including flood warnings, flood watches and high water advisories can be found at www.manitoba.ca/flooding, on mobile devices at www.manitoba.ca, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MBGovor at 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free).

Up-to-date highway information is available at www.mb511.ca, on mobile devices at www.manitoba.ca, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MBGovRoadsor by calling 511.

 

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