WINNIPEG — Manitoba has released its 2023 flood outlook and forecasters are predicting a low to moderate risk of flooding this spring.
Manitoba’s Spring Flood Risk Low to Moderate
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Flooding Articles
Manitoba to Begin Ice-Jam Mitigation on Red River
Manitoba will soon begin its annual ice-cutting program on the Red River to reduce the potential for ice jams this spring.
Manitoba Plans Crackdown After Some Drivers Ignore Warnings About Flooded Roads
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to impose stiffer penalties on motorists who ignore warning signs and drive on closed roads.
Deadline for Manitoba Flood Assistance Approaching
The deadline for Manitobans to apply for financial assistance related to last spring’s flood season is approaching.
Flooded-Out Roadways Reopen in Whiteshell Provincial Park
Roadways that have been closed for months due to flooding have fully reopened in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Manitoba Did Not Adequately Consult First Nations on Flood Channel Work, Judge Rules
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba judge has ruled the province failed to properly consult First Nations communities on part of a planned flood-prevention project.
Betula Lake Area Reopening to Locals
The Betula Lake area in Whiteshell Provincial Park will reopen to local traffic today at noon.
Whiteshell State of Emergency Extended
The state of local emergency due to flooding in Whiteshell Provincial Park has been extended.
North Whiteshell Gradually Reopening After Flooding
Local cottage owners and permanent residents can begin returning to the North Whiteshell Provincial Park area on Friday.
Manitoba Warns of High Water and Winds at Southern Lakes
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is warning that rain and winds could cause damage along the province’s southern lakes already swollen by one of the wettest springs on record.
Manitoba Premier Tours Flooded Cottage Country as Waters Continue to Rise
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson took a helicopter tour Tuesday of Whiteshell Provincial Park — the latest region of the province to be hit by floodwaters in one of the wettest springs on record.
Whiteshell Evacuation Area Expanded Due to Flooding
Cottagers and long weekend revellers in the northern area of Whiteshell Provincial Park will have to evacuate beginning Tuesday as water levels continue to rise.
