Eastern Manitoba:

A high water advisory remains in effect for Whiteshell and Nopiming Parks. The level of Bird Lake continues to be extremely high. The additional rainfall over the weekend will result in virtually no decline in the lake this week. The lake is still nearly a quarter foot higher than at the crest in 1974, making this a record high level.

Lakes in the Whiteshell are well above desirable levels and will likely rise somewhat further due to an additional 25 mm of rain over the weekend. The high levels are flooding boathouses, docks and beaches with some damages developing. Logs have been removed from most dams in the Whiteshell. There is little further that can be done in terms of dam operations. The dam at West Hawk Lake has not been opened due to high levels on Caddy Lake into which it empties. Problems due to high lake levels are likely to persist into early July even if the wet spell ends soon.

Lakes along the Winnipeg River are at near normal levels.  Lake Of The Woods still remains below its average level for this time of year.

Red River Watershed:

Predicted crests for the Red River in Manitoba have not changed much from those issued last Friday as rainfall amounts over the weekend were close to expected values. Additional rises from Emerson to the Floodway Inlet are expected to range from six to ten feet depending on location. The river rose only about one foot in this portion over the weekend as runoff from the United States has not yet fully arrived in Manitoba. The rise at Grand Forks over the weekend was 5.6 feet. Crests are expected at Emerson on June 29 and at Winnipeg July 3. The river is expected to remain generally within its banks although minor flooding could develop in the St. Jean area.

The river level in downtown Winnipeg this morning was 11.75 feet and is expected to crest between 14.5 and 15.5 feet based on normal weather conditions from now on. The normal summer level is 6.3 feet.

A flood sheet for the Red River is attached.

Assiniboine River:

A high water level advisory continues for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth Dam to Millwood. The Shellmouth Reservoir water level and outflow declined somewhat over the weekend despite additional rain. Flows at Kamsack continue to decline, aided by reduced outflows from Good Spirit Lake enabled by Saskatchewan Water Authority. While flows on the Shell River are expected to rise slowly through the week, little or no rise is expected in the Reservoir water level. Spillway flows may increase temporarily later today and tomorrow due to strong north winds but the outflow should remain below the crests observed in recent weeks. With dry weather expected Tuesday to Friday, water levels should decline next week after the effect of recent rains passes through the Reservoir this week.

 The Shellmouth Reservoir water level this morning was 1410.65 feet with a spillway flow to 2000 cfs. There has been no flow through the conduit since 10 a.m. June 7. The reservoir inflow has declined to 1650 cfs this morning.

A flood sheet for the Assiniboine River is attached.

Northwest:

Additional rainfall of 25-50 mm occurred in the Duck Mountain area during the 24 hour period ending this morning. Streams from Dauphin northward to Swan River are rising but should remain within their banks. Regional MIT staff report that there is much water on fields in areas northwest of Dauphin.

Lake Winnipegosis received additional rain on the weekend and appears to be at its highest level since the mid 1950’s. Shoreline flooding is likely to occur in low areas if strong winds develop.

The level of Red Deer Lake remains very high but continues to decline.

Water levels remain very high in the Saskeram area west-northwest of The Pas. While no homes are flooded, there are continued difficulties with cattle due to flooded pastures.