July 10, 2014
Summer Flood Bulletin #16
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 are expected to last for a day or two before gradually declining.
- The revised forecast for a second crest at the Portage Diversion calls for peak flows of 46,000 to 47,500 cfs between July 14 and 16. Peak flows are expected to last for a day or two before gradually declining.
- The forecast information from yesterday was fine-tuned based on additional flow measurements on the Assiniboine River last night and this morning.
- Existing flood protection along the Assiniboine River is expected to be adequate for the forecast second crest.
Up-to-date flood information can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/flooding/, on mobile devices at www.manitoba.ca or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MBGov.
Manitobans can also contact Manitoba Government Inquiry from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week at 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free).
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