A flood watch has been issued for southeast Manitoba.

According to the Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure, southeast Manitoba and the Whiteshell Lakes area may receive between 20 and 60 millimetres of precipitation over the next three days. Overland flooding could occur in these areas, including the Roseau, Rat and Whitemouth River watersheds. Water levels are already high in these areas and could bring localized overland flooding.

Meanwhile, areas of northern Manitoba, including the Saskatchewan River and the Churchill River watersheds could receive between 50 and 70 millimetres of precipitation over the next three days. Overland flooding and flooding of small creeks may occur.

The flood watch is in effect starting this afternoon and ending in the early hours of Monday, June 22nd.