Ice Jams

• Manitoba’s annual Red River ice-breaking program begins Tuesday

  The annual program involves breaking up around 28 kilometres on the Red River from the Netley Marsh area to Selkirk, with the goal of minimizing flood risks.

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  Feb 18, 2025
  
• Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to monitor local rivers for ice jams

  During an ice jam, water levels can fluctuate, which led to the regional district issuing Wednesday’s public service announcement.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
  
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• Ice jams along Nechako River causing concern for Vanderhoof, B.C., residents

  It is believed the ice started jamming on the river in December but local officials said the conditions worsened this week and they are starting to get concerned.

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  Jan 13, 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
• Flood worries rise as ‘unprecedented’ fall ice jams flow up Red River

  Homeowners living along the Red River north of Winnipeg are nervously watching the waters as unprecedented fall ice jams are are threatening to push the river over its banks.

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  Nov 20, 2019
• Province eyes sale of Amphibex flood-fighting machines

  The Manitoba government is considering selling off its Amphibex ice-breaking machines that help prevent ice jams and floods on the Red River north of Winnipeg.

  Oct 7, 2019
• Minor flooding potential in Peterborough area with heavy rain in the forecast

  Ten to 15 millimetres of rain is in the forecast for the Peterborough area on Thursday night.

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  Mar 14, 2019
• Toronto conservation authority warns of potential flooding in low-lying areas

  "All shorelines, rivers and streams within the GTA should be considered hazardous," the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority said.

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  Feb 23, 2019
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• Lower Trent Conservation issues water safety statement

  Authorities advise that the Trent River and Bay of Quinte will remain primarily ice-covered but will be considered "extremely unsafe."

  Environment

  Feb 21, 2019
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• Community under water after North Saskatchewan River floods Wapiti Valley

  The small ski community of Wapiti Valley, south west of Nipawin, is underwater thanks to flooding from the North Saskatchewan River.

  Canada

  May 1, 2018