Ice Jam

• Ice cutting to begin on Red River, Man. soon to prevent spring flooding

  Amphibex machines and remote-controlled cutters will take to the Red River on Feb. 20 to start breaking up ice jams. It said the work should be wrapped up by March 15.

  Weather

  Feb 20
  
• Ice jam warnings issued with warmer Saskatchewan weather

  Preparations are underway to manage flows along the Qu'Appelle River, but the WSA said this won't reduce the risk of ice jamming.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
  
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• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority warns of potential flooding

  The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is warning that the warmer weather and rainfall expected Friday could lead to dangerous waterways and potential flooding.

  Weather

  Mar 16, 2023
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• Experts answer why the ice jam on Calgary’s Bow River

  Extreme cold and temperature swings in Alberta this week have created a somewhat unusual formation along Calgary's Bow River.  

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2022
• Frazil ice concern prompts flood watch for Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough

  'Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, thereby resulting in a rise of water, and possibly flooding.'

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2022
• Ice jams prompt flood concerns along Similkameen River outside Keremeos, B.C.

  Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) officials say their main area of concern is a stretch of the Similkameen between Princeton and Chopaka.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• Evacuation alert expanded for Smithers, B.C. due to ice jam in Bulkley River

  Affected residents are asked to prepare for a possible evacuation order by having essential items ready for a quick departure, such as medications and personal documents.

  Weather

  Dec 26, 2021
• River ice jam prompts evacuation alerts for parts of Smithers, B.C.

  Impacted residents are being asked to prepare for a possible evacuation order by having essential items ready for a quick departure.

  Weather

  Dec 22, 2021
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• New Brunswick flood forecast shows favourable conditions for Easter long weekend

  Despite a forecast of rain, the only location expected to reach flood stage this weekend is the village of Gagetown.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2021
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• A closer look at how the Athabasca River ice buildup is flooding Fort McMurray

  Ice jams can stretch for kilometres, reach several metres in height and cause rivers to rise in a matter of hours, says one river ice expert.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020