Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre continues monitoring a severe weather system forecast to bring substantial precipitation to a large area of Manitoba.

As of this morning, 30 to 40 millimetres (mm) of precipitation fell in the southern and southeastern portions of the province.  An additional 30 to 75 mm of precipitation is in the forecast until noon on Saturday.

Waterways in the south and southeast section of the province, including the area of the Roseau River, Vita, Gardenton and Joubert Creek, are seeing the rain-snow mix influence river flows.  Levels have started to rise in these areas and could bring localized overland flooding of low-lying areas.

The Red River Floodway, activated at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, continues to operate under Rule 4 to lower levels within the city of Winnipeg.

The province is working closely with all municipalities in south and southeast Manitoba to provide information and assistance as needed. Provincial staff are also in the impacted areas monitoring water levels and provincial infrastructure.