[Excerpts from Mar. 28 Manitoba Government News Release]
Spring flooding will be limited to portions of the upper Assiniboine River and the Duck Mountain area in western Manitoba, while the Red River Valley and other areas of Manitoba will escape flooding with normal spring weather, according to the Manitoba Conservation Water Branch's second and final spring flood and water supply outlook.

The Red River is expected to crest in the Winnipeg area at the end of March, about two weeks earlier than usual. The Forks walkways will not be flooded and the Red River Floodway will not be operated this spring unless heavy rain develops.

In the upper Assiniboine River, flooding will be minimal with normal spring weather but could be significant with a rapid melt and rainfall. Run-off has just begun in this area and is being delayed by cool weather. Significant flooding could occur on Assiniboine River tributaries from Shellmouth to Millwood if a rapid melt and/or rain develops.

Large lakes such as Lake Winnipeg, Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipegosis, Lake Of the Woods and Reindeer Lake will be significantly lower than average following spring run-off unless heavy precipitation develops.

Full Release
Spring Flood and Water Supply Outlook for Manitoba

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