Flood Levels from the past week:

Sask: Increase from the past week 0.899 ft/ 0.274 meters

Jun 27: 855.541 ft/ 260.769 met

Jun 28: 855.738 ft/ 260.829 met

Jun 29: 855.902 ft/ 260.879 met

Jun 30: 856.030 ft/ 260.918 met

July 1: 856.131 ft/ 260.949 met

July 2: 856.243 ft/ 260.983 met

July 3: 856.364 ft/ 261.020 met

Carrot river Mile 14:                                                       Mile 9                                                   Bracken Dam

Jun 27: 857.506 ft/ 261.368 met                           857.287 ft/ 261.301 met                          857.106 ft/ 261.246 met

Jun 28: 857. 670 ft/ 261.418 met                          857.467 ft/ 261.356 met                          857.336 ft/ 261.316 met

Jun 29: 857. 830 ft/ 261.468 met                          857.630 ft/ 261.406 met                          857.480 ft/ 261.361 met

Jun 30: 857.965 ft/ 261.508 met                           857.763 ft/ 261.446 met                          857.614 ft/ 261.401 met

July 1: 858.064 ft/ 261.538 met                            857.844 ft/ 261.471 met                           857.746 ft/ 261.441 met

July 2: 858.146 ft/ 261. 563 met                           857.942 ft/ 261.501 met                           857.811 ft/ 261.461 met

July 3: 858.244 ft/ 261.593 met                            858.074 ft/ 261.541 met                           857.959 ft/ 261.506 met

Increase from past Week: 0.787 ft/ 0.24 met             0.869 ft/ 0.265 met                           0.968 ft/ 0.295 met

 

June 21, 2011 - Carrot River

Please be advised that people along the Carrot River should flood proof their property. 

Upstream of the confluence of the Saskatchewan and Carrot Rivers the predicted level is 262.45 meters (861.056 feet). So this is the level that can be expected on the Carrot River in the Bracken Dam area all the way to Mile 9.

The Spring Peak at Bracken Dam on April 24, 2011 was 261.297 meters (857.27 feet).  The diffrence between the Spring peak and the expected new peak is 1.153 meters.

It is recommended when building your dike to build it at least 2 - 3 feet above the predicted water levels.

To be eligible for Disaster Financial Assitance you must make all attempts to flood proof your home.

Manitoba Individual Flood Proofing Initiative is also available throught the Manitoba Government.  On the application it states that the program deadline was on December 31, 2010, however we are encouraging residents interested to fill out an application form.  For more information please go to www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/flood_proofing_program/index.html or stop by the RM office.

June 21, 2011 - Ralls Island

The RM of Kelsey is asking all residents in the Ralls Island area to be cautious while travelling on all roadways located on the Island.  There is a great deal of heavy equipment on the roads and the safety of all our residents is of the utmost importance.  We ask that all residents please refrain from fishing along the road and walking, running or cycling along or on the roads until the work is complete.  We also ask that all residents keep their dogs tied up to avoid having them run onto the roadways.

There will also be no parking on Third Street until further notice.  Anyone parking on Third Street may have their vehicle towed.

Water levels on the Saskatchewan River are expected to reach 858 - 859.3 feet (261.518 - 261.914 meters), depending on the weather.  This is approximately a foot higher than the spring crest.  The reinforcement of the dikes and the building of permanent dikes is underway.  The water on the Saskatchewan River is expected to crest between the 7th and 11th of July, depending on weather conditions.

The Spring Peak at the metering station on Ralls Island on April 23, 2011 was 856.397 feet (261.029 meters).

For more information, please contact the RM of Kelsey Public Information Line at 623 5714

Manitoba Individual Flood Proofing Initiative is also available throught the Manitoba Government.  On the application it states that the program deadline was on December 31, 2010, however we are encouraging residents interested to fill out an application form.  For more information please go to www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship/flood_proofing_program/index.html or stop by the RM office.

For Emergency Measures Organization, click here. This link will guide you through Flood Fact Sheets such as a Flood Evacuation Check List.

In the event of an evacuation, ALL residents must register with Red Cross at the Reception Centre which will be located at University College of The North. If at all possible please plan to stay with family or friends. Those who may not have a place to stay locally and require accomodations please contact the RM of Kelsey Public Information Line at 623-5714 or the RM Office at 623-7474.

For the latest flood forecast information from the Province of Manitoba, click here, open the latest bulletin and scroll down to the "other waterway" section.

For Real Time Water Levels, click here.

For Meters to Feet Converter, click here.