The Deadhorse Creek in Morden has spilled its banks as of Saturday morning, with water overflowing onto a number of streets throughout the city.

City Manager Nicole Reidle tells PembinaValleyOnline water is over top of the Parkill Drive bridge, and that area of town is essentially not passable at this time. Meanwhile, the Alvey Street bridge has been completely washed out due to the rushing  floodwaters of the Deadhorse Creek.

Reidle stresses many streets in the community are becoming impassable, and is urging residents to be aware of how deep the water is, because it can be deceiving. In general, at this time, City officials are asking residents to avoid all travel around Morden.

Southern Emergency Response Committee has opened up the Emergency Operations Centre in Morden.

If you are in need of assistance, please email request.serc@gmail.com

If you would like to offer help in the efforts, please email volunteer.serc@gmail.com

Sandbags are being prepared at the Morden Public Works shop, and residents can pick up as needed, or for sandbag requests, members of the public can also call 204-362-3986.

Meanwhile, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has now closed Provincial Road 432 from the junction or PR 201 south of Morden northward to the junction of Highway 23 due to overland flooding related to the Deadhorse Creek overtopping its banks, as well as other low lying areas that have water over the road.

The following photo gallery includes pictures from across Morden including looking westbound down Parkhill Drive and at Livingston Nature Park, among other parts of town.