Saskatchewan Flooding

• Saskatchewan provincial government announces updated flood standards plan

  Saskatchewan has announced new flood standards to enhance community safety, with a one-in-200-year flood standard, which aligns with federal guidelines.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2025
  
• Saskatchewan’s WSA says flood risk won’t increase despite snowfall

  The below zero temperatures will prompt a slower melt from the recent snowfall, making quick flooding less likely.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2023
  
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• WSA spring runoff forecast varies across Saskatchewan for 2022

  Despite significant amounts of snow this winter, the WSA says some areas with dry conditions at freeze-up are still predicted to have normal to below normal runoff.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2022
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• Spring runoff potential varies across Saskatchewan from well below normal to above normal

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says spring runoff estimates are based on a number of factors, including conditions at freeze-up and the snowpack.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2021
• Risk of flooding grows across northern Saskatchewan

  Rainfall and moisture are contributing to record-high flows and water levels along Saskatchewan's rivers.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• Peak water flows heighten flood risk in northern Saskatchewan

  The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency are working with at-risk communities to implement flood mitigation measures.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• High streamflow advisory expanded for Churchill River system in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency says stream flows are above to well above normal on the Churchill River system.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2020
• Cabin owners in Meeting Lake, Sask., frustrated by constant flooding

  Meeting Lake, Sask., homeowners are calling for a long-term solution to ongoing flooding rather than adding to a temporary measure that has stayed in place for the last six years.

  Environment

  May 27, 2020
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• Prince Albert police warning people to stay away from the North Saskatchewan River

  On April 26, the river began to thaw after being frozen throughout the winter, resulting in a high-speed current sitting at a very high level.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2020
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• Higher 2020 spring runoff possible in southern Saskatchewan: WSA

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency said while conditions were wetter than normal at freeze-up, it doesn’t mean there will be flooding in the spring.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2019