Flood Information | Manitoba Water Stewardship

Flood Response

Overview

Manitoba Water Stewardship makes every effort to provide the most up to date information to inform flood fighting efforts across Manitoba. Daily flood reports provide brief statements on river conditions, weather, and flooded areas. Flood sheets and predicted daily levels provide detailed information on water levels in waterways throughout Manitoba. Previous flood forecasts, weather conditions, flood reports and a history of predicted daily levels are also available.

Flood Liaison Offices

Manitoba Water Stewardship Flood Liaison Offices respond to inquiries regarding properties outside of the City of Winnipeg. These offices are capable of supplying the following data/information products:

Existing and forecasted flood levels
Site specific topographic information for locations within Red River Valley Designated Flood Area (e.g. natural ground elevations, closure elevations)
Highways information available at (204) 945-3704 or 1-877-MBRoads (1-877-627-6237)
General questions about floodway operation

The Flood Liaison Offices are now closed. Callers can still contact Manitoba Water Stewardship during regular working hours at 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) or the public inquiry at 945-3744.

Fighting the 2011 Flood - manitoba.ca

For important information on Manitoba flood management, go to www.manitoba.ca/flooding. It provides all the details on Manitoba's flood fighting efforts, including current news releases, flood maps and updates on road closures. It also has fact sheets on everything from building sandbag dikes, evacuation orders, preparing for evacuation, and storing hazardous materials, to managing stress, looking after pets and livestock, staying healthy and advice on what to do after evacuation.