The forecasted strong winds on Saturday could also cause water levels in flooded areas of the Red River Valley to rise by up to a foot in some areas. Wave action could also add to the temporary increase in water levels and could result in temporary overtopping of roads.

A flood warning remains for the Red River from Emerson to the Red River Floodway inlet, and from the outlet to Lake Winnipeg. A flood warning remains for the following Red River tributaries: Shannon and Netley Creeks, as well as the Morris, and Little Morris Rivers. The remaining Red River tributaries remain under a Flood Watch.

way are near peak. Water levels across the Red River basin are expected to remain high for an extended duration, likely into June.

underway at Noyes, Emerson, West Lynne, Dominion City, Letellier, St. Jean Baptiste, Morris, Rosenort, Riverside, St. Adolphe, St. Agathe, Niverville, Aubigny and Brunkild.

Eastern Region

A flood warning remains for the Winnipeg, Whitemouth and Birch Rivers as well as the Whiteshell lakes area. A flood watch remains for the Rat and Roseau Rivers.

The Winnipeg River system, upstream in Ontario, has received above normal rain and snowmelt since early April. Lakes and communities along this river system are expected to receive record flows at some locations, which depending on future rainfall, could exceed the previous record inflow experienced in 2014. Residents and property owners along this stretch of the river are cautioned for flooding as there is a potential for sustained high water levels in these areas.