WINNIPEG — Officials in Manitoba are forecasting a low risk of spring flooding while watching for signs of drought.
Manitoba Officials Forecast Minimal Flooding Risk After Warm, Dry Winter
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Flooding Articles
Manitoba’s Spring Flooding Risk Remains Low
WINNIPEG — The risk of major spring flooding in Manitoba this season remains low, forecasters say.
Flood-Mitigation Efforts Begin on Red River North of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — The province is beginning an ice-cutting operation on the Red River north of Winnipeg this week to reduce the potential for spring flooding.
Manitoba Premier Says Talks Ongoing About New Flood Protection Project
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping to secure federal funding for a major infrastructure project that could ease flooding on Lake St. Martin and Lake Manitoba.
Manitoba Awards New Contract for Ice-Jam Mitigation
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has awarded a new contract for ice-jam mitigation services in the province.
Disaster Financial Assistance Available to Manitobans Impacted by Wet Weather
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is rolling out disaster financial assistance following three weather-related events earlier this year.
Dam Threatened by Water Levels in Rural Manitoba, Some Residents Evacuated
RIVERS, Man. — More than 80 people have been evacuated from their homes in parts of western Manitoba after record rainfall in the region threatened the structural integrity of a dam.
More Than 80 Homes Evacuated in Rural Manitoba Area as Flood Washes Out Roads
STUARTBURN, Man. — Dozens more homes in a rural stretch of southeastern Manitoba were evacuated Wednesday after heavy rain flooded farmland and submerged roads.
Red River Cresting in Southern Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The Red River is cresting in southern Manitoba as officials remain cautiously optimistic river levels will remain in check the next few weeks.
Red River Floodway Could Be Activated as Early as Thursday
WINNIPEG — The province could activate the Red River Floodway as early as Thursday evening as a high water warning is now in effect.
41 Winnipeg Properties Require Dikes to Protect from Flooding
The City of Winnipeg says it has told 41 property owners they will require dikes to protect them from spring flooding.
Manitoba Sets Guidelines to Fill Sandbags During COVID-19 Pandemic
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has set procedures to safely fill sandbags in response to flooding during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
