Watching rising river levels

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This article was published 20/04/2014 (3651 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

A high water advisory has been issued for streams in eastern Manitoba, east of the Red River and south of the Winnipeg River. This is due to the remaining snow pack, an expected rapid melt and the potential for ice jams. An advisory like this is issued when a heavy storm or high flows are expected and may cause water levels to rise, not necessarily reach flood stage.

The Red River has crested at Emerson. Flows were in the order of 37,000 cfs. The Red, south of the floodway inlet, is expected to crest between Tuesday and Wednesday at a flow of 42,500 to 43,500 cfs, with corresponding open water peak of 752.8 to 753.2 feet above sea level. The river is spilling naturally into the floodway at a rate of about 3,200 cfs. The floodway gates are not activated at this time.

Ice jams is a concern and officials are closely watching the scenarios on major Manitoba rivers. The province will activate an Amphibex icebreaking machine to assist the City of Winnipeg if it can be effective in breaking up ice jams within the city. The ice jam on the Red River south of Selkirk has moved slightly, but it is not causing any flooding issues. Warmer weather during the next few days will expedite ice breakup.