Spring runoff over on four rivers: province
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 27/03/2012 (5320 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
What a difference a year makes.
The province issued a statement this afternoon saying the 2012 spring runoff is over on the Red, Souris, Assiniboine and Pembina rivers.
Peak flows for these rivers were generally below normal, according to an update from Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre.
“There is still a risk of spring storms producing significant amounts of precipitation leading to minor localized flooding. However, this is less likely to affect the main stems of the Red, Souris and Assiniboine rivers,” the government said.
Localized spring flooding could still occur in The Pas region, where there have been above-average soil moisture conditions and significant snowfall this season. “If a major storm develops this spring along the upper Assiniboine River and in The Pas area, localized flooding could occur,” the statement said.
Last year, Manitoba experienced its worst flooding ever along the Assiniboine River. The diversion of the Assiniboine into Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin caused serious flooding in communities along both lakes. Projected costs of the disaster stand at $936 million.