Southwestern Manitoba is facing a high risk of spring floods, while other parts of the province could also be in store for high waters after the snow melts, the hydrologic forecast centre says. Southwestern Manitoba, including the Red, Pembina, Souris, Roseau and lower Assiniboine rivers, is at risk of major flooding this spring. McMahon said levels on the Red River this spring could be comparable to those in 2010. "​The Red River Valley and Winnipeg are "well-protected" in the event of a flood because of the Portage Diversion and the Red River Floodway, Pederson added. The province plans to release its full spring flood report at the end of February.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2017 17:42 UTC