This morning’s flood report
indicated that the Fisher River might crest at levels higher than during the
spring of 2004. The spring flood of 2004 was greater than those of 2005 and
2006 snowmelt crests, but somewhat less than that of 1986. This preliminary
forecast was based on very limited information on river levels.
Information on levels at
various gauges operated by Water Stewardship staff in the Interlake Region has
since become available. It shows that levels continue to rise on both the West
Fisher and East Fisher. The two branches combine in the Peguis Reserve.
Levels on the West Fisher
this afternoon were slightly higher than the crests of April, 2004. Levels on
the East Fisher appeared to be rising more slowly and were still lower than
the crests of 2004.
Levels on the main stem in
the Peguis First Nation were still well below the 2004 crest this morning but
will continue to rise with a crest likely late tomorrow or Wednesday (May
30-31). It appears the crest at the High School Bridge will be near 739 feet
or very close to that of 2004. The level at this location this morning was 735
feet.
The forecast will be
further updated near noon tomorrow (Tuesday), based on additional water levels
from Water Stewardship staff in the Interlake Region.
Hydrologic Forecast Centre,
Water Branch,
Manitoba Water Stewardship
