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April 13, 2023
Flood Update #3
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Overland Flood Watch Issued for Fisher River
Near Peguis, Fisher River First Nations
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing a flood watch for the Fisher River near Peguis and Fisher River First Nations effective immediately, ending at 12 p.m. on April 15. This time period may change depending on future weather conditions.
Moderate precipitation is forecast for the basin. With the rain, water levels could exceed bankfull capacity overnight tonight into Saturday midday.
The Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support to prepare and respond to the spring flood. This includes reviewing existing emergency plans, information sharing and preparing resources used in flood response.
Additionally, Manitoba EMO continues to work with Indigenous Services Canada to support its response measures with First Nation communities.
Earlier today, the centre issued an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. tomorrow to 12 p.m. on April 15.
These areas could receive up to 20 millimetres of rain/snow tomorrow. The precipitation would fall on extremely saturated and partially frozen ground, which could create overland flooding in these areas.
As the melt continues, river flows and levels are expected to increase in the next few days and ice on Manitoba’s lakes, rivers and creeks will weaken. Ice conditions can change rapidly without warning and Manitobans are reminded to keep off ice as the temperature continues to rise.
As always, the risk of flooding could change in any of the basins depending on weather conditions in the next few weeks.
As the melt continues, updated flood information will be posted at https://www.manitoba.ca/flooding/.
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For more information:
– Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
– Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Communications and Stakeholder Relations: 204-451-7109.