Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure continues to monitor another significant precipitation system headed for southern and cental Manitoba. It says this system is expected to bring 20 to 50 millimetres (mm) of rain over the next three days. Some localized areas could receive higher amounts of precipitation with some weather models calling for as much as 80 mm of precipitation in a rain/ snow mix with thunderstorms.

Depending on the amount, location and intensity of the rainfall, flows and water levels in some areas of the province will be impacted.

An overland flood warning is issued for much of western and southeastern Manitoba. Water levels on streams and drains, including those in the Parkland region, are high and soils are saturated. Heavy rains could result in overland flooding and potential for flash flooding, particularly for waterways that drain from higher elevations. Depending on the amount and intensity of rain, water levels could rise rapidly and threaten low-lying or nearby properties as well as road, crossing and other infrastructure.

The forecast precipitation is also expected to affect the Whiteshell lakes area and the Winnipeg River basin. Very high flows and water levels are being experienced on the lakes and rivers in this area and the expected precipitation will cause them to rise further.

Several communities throughout the province continue to be impacted by high water levels. Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support for response and recovery activities. At this time, 39 states of local emergency have been declared. Manitoba EMO continues to work with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in supporting ISC-led response measures with First Nation communities.

Since Monday, the Red River has seen the following changes:

  • down less than one inch at Emerson to 789.36 feet
  • down one inch at Letellier to 784.35 feet
  • down five inches at St. Jean to 781.31 feet
  • down one inch at Morris to 779.92 feet
  • down one inch at Ste. Agathe to 771.78 feet
  • down one inch at St. Adolphe to 767.70 feet

Since Monday the lakes in the Whiteshell have seen the following changes:

  • Falcon Lake down less than one inch to 1,067.76 feet
  • West Hawk Lake down less than one inch to 1,095.15 feet
  • Caddy Lake down less than one inch to 1,050.64 feet

Since Monday, the Roseau River has seen the following changes:

  • down one inch at Gardenton to 967.43 feet
  • down less than one inch at Stuartburn to 950.23 feet
  • down three inches at Dominion City (PR 200) to 782.72 feet