Red River Basin

• Manitoba drought continues to affect farmers, watersheds, wetlands across province

  As Manitoba continues to get hammered by drought conditions, the lack of rain is affecting everything from crops to livestock to wetlands.

  Weather

  Jul 28, 2021
  
• Influx of water from Saskatchewan prompts flood warning in Manitoba’s northwest

  The province said Thursday SaskPower is releasing "record high flows" from reservoirs along river and Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Granville Lake and Leaf Rapids should prepare for high water.

  Weather

  Jul 9, 2020
  
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• North Dakota conference to address flooding, other issues facing Red River basin

  Representatives from Manitoba, Minnesota and North Dakota will be present at the Red River Basin Commission, which runs Tuesday through Thursday.

  Environment

  Jan 10, 2020
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• North Dakota’s ‘wettest’ winter in 100 years has Red River Valley flood watchers on edge

  While a flood in North Dakota or Minnesota doesn't guarantee a flood in Manitoba, it is a large risk factor for flooding on the Canadian side of the Red River Valley.

  Environment

  Dec 30, 2019
• First-ever fall floodway use successful after unprecedented snowstorm, says Manitoba Government

  The province says the activation of the floodway between October and November was a success in preventing basements from flooding and sewers from backing up in Winnipeg during nearly unprecedented fall precipitation.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2019
• Grand Forks, ND, dealing with flooding, tree debris of their own

  While Manitobans grapple with downed power lines and fallen trees, our neighbours to the south are struggling with the same problems.

  Weather

  Oct 14, 2019
• Official flood warning issued for parts of North Dakota, waters expected to rise 6 metres

  The U.S. National Weather Service has officially issued a flood warning for parts of North Dakota, including Grand Forks and Fargo.

  Weather

  Apr 3, 2019