October 4, 2016
Province Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain Continues
The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure reports a major storm system has moved into southwest, western, northern and northeast Manitoba including areas along the Duck Mountains, Swan River, The Pas, the north portions of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.
Since Monday, between 70 to 100 millimetres of rain (2.8 to four inches) has already fallen on the western and southwest part of the province including the Riding Mountain area, Virden and Dauphin area. An additional 10 to 20 mm is expected later today.
Based on the latest Environment and Climate Change Canada weather forecast, the maximum amount of rain will fall along the north end of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg including The Pas. This area could receive between 80 to 120 mm of rain (three to 4.5 in.). Swan River area already received between 20 and 30 mm of rain and will receive an additional 30 to 50 mm (one to two in.).
This precipitation system, on top of the already saturated ground, could cause overland flooding within these areas. Overbank flows are expected on some streams and drains.
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