Low to moderate risk of spring flooding for most Manitoba rivers, lakes

Low to moderate risk of spring flooding for most Manitoba rivers, lakes

Most Manitoba rivers and lakes are at a moderate to low risk of flooding this spring, according to the province's hydrologic forecast centre.

Manitoba Braces for Spring Melt: Moderate Flood Risk for Assiniboine, Souris, Interlake Regions

Manitoba Braces for Spring Melt: Moderate Flood Risk for Assiniboine, Souris, Interlake Regions News4.caManitoba residents are keeping a close eye on rising temperatures as the province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre released its spring flood outlook, indicating a low to moderate risk for most regions. While many areas are expected to see minimal flooding, certain river systems and the Interlake region are under a moderate flood warning.   The cen…

After its February report, the Province refines its data in its most recent flood prospects. In detail, the risk of significant spring flooding is low for many basins in Manitoba, including the Red, Pembina, Rat, Roseau, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg and Churchill rivers. For the Assiniboine Rivers (from Russell to Brandon), Souris, Qu的Appelle, Fisher and Iceland rivers, the risk of flooding is moderate. The Department explains that there is also poten…