News - 2023 Flood Report

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises the Red River is expected to peak between April 28 and May 2 south of the Red River Floodway inlet and between April 28 and May 4 in Winnipeg.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises it will increase flows from the Shellmouth Reservoir to manage the level of the reservoir.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is monitoring a forecasted weather system that could bring significant snowfall to most central and western Manitoba basins.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is issuing an overland flood watch for eastern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and areas east of Provincial Trunk Highway 75. The watch is currently in effect until 12pm on April 15.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have initiated spring thaw and surface run-off has began in most southern and central Manitoba basins.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports a major risk of flooding on the Red River and low to moderate risk of flooding in most Manitoba basins in its March spring outlook. Spring flood risk largely depends on weather conditions from now until the spring melt.

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre reports low to moderate risk of flooding in most Manitoba basins in its February spring flood outlook. Spring flood risk is largely dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt.