Enough ice has cleared from the Red River Floodway inlet, and the province has opened the gates.
According to the release, Red River water levels at Emerson, St. Jean Baptiste and Letellier have peaked with Morris nearing its threshold.
Flood warnings are still active for St. Jean Baptiste to Morris, at St. Adolphe and the Selkirk area.
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A flood watch is still active from Emerson to the floodway inlet, excluding areas under warning.
Based on the current forecast, the Provincial Truck Highway is expected to remain open.
Flood forecasters at Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre will continue to monitor the situation.
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