News - Flooding

A flood warning has been issued for the Swan River which is expected to reach flood stage in the next 12 to 24 hours at the town of Swan River.

A flood warning remains in effect for the Assiniboine River from St-Lazare to Brandon. A flood warning is issued when river levels are exceeding the banks and a flood is expected.

Due to overland flooding, which is now affecting some areas of the province, Manitoba Public Insurance is encouraging vehicle owners to protect their vehicles.

A flood warning has been issued for Rock Lake near Pilot Mound due to ice jams. Water levels on the lake have risen quickly and are threatening some cottages.

A flood watch has been upgraded to a flood warning along the Assiniboine River from Virden to Brandon. A flood warning is issued when river levels are exceeding the banks and a flood is expected.

A flood warning has been issued along the Assiniboine River from Millwood to Virden. A flood warning is issued when river levels are exceeding the banks and a flood is expected.

Due to increasing inflows, the Shellmouth Reservoir gates will be opened gradually over the next 48 hours. The Shellmouth Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee has been advised and consulted about these operations.

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney says the incident at the Portage Diversion yesterday when farmers occupied the channel to prevent the diversion from opening is an indication of their desperation and frustration.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation is issuing a flood warning for the Swan River and tributaries and the Whitemud River.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation advises the Red River Floodway gates will be raised at 6 p.m. today.