More Flooding Rains Target the Prairies as Storms Persist

Wet Spring Continues to Plague the Prairies

Parts of southern Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan could see another 50 to 100 millimetres of rain this weekend as a low-pressure system brings more moisture to the flood-ravaged region.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rainfall warnings for many areas of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, Steinbach, and Brandon.

The rain is expected to start late Saturday and continue into Sunday. The heaviest rain is expected to fall in the Red River Valley and the Interlake region.

Flooding Concerns Grow

The additional rain is raising concerns about flooding, especially in areas that have already been hit hard by flooding this spring.

The Red River is expected to crest in Winnipeg on Tuesday at 20.5 feet, which is just below the 2011 flood level of 21.1 feet.

However, the Assiniboine River is expected to crest in Winnipeg on Monday at 11.5 feet, which is higher than the 2011 flood level of 11.4 feet.

Residents Urged to Prepare

Residents in flood-prone areas are being urged to prepare for flooding.

The City of Winnipeg has opened several sandbagging locations, and residents are being asked to fill and place sandbags around their homes.

Residents are also being asked to move valuables to higher ground and to have an evacuation plan in place.

More Rain in the Forecast

The rain is expected to continue into next week, with another 20 to 40 millimetres possible on Monday and Tuesday.

The long-range forecast is calling for more rain later in the week, which could further exacerbate the flooding situation.

Residents in flood-prone areas are being urged to stay informed about the latest forecasts and to take steps to protect their property.