Important reminders for citizens The City wishes to remind citizens to take care and caution around all rivers and waterways. In addition, especially when river levels are high, it is important for citizens to check sump pumps and backwater valves on an on-going basis.

News & Updates

• May 05, 2006 - All sandbag dikes may now be removed
• April 13, 2006 - City continues to monitor river levels
• April 8, 2006 - Update regarding rising water levels
• April 7, 2006 - Update regarding rising water levels
• April 6, 2006 - City responds to rising water levels
• April 6, 2006 - Fact sheet

General Information

• Basement flooding protection
• Flood forecast page
• Current River levels at Winnipeg
• 2006 daily river elevations recorded at James Avenue
• 1990 - 2005 historical daily river elevations recorded at James Avenue
• James Ave datum
  James Avenue Datum is a reference or scale used to measure elevations within the city of Winnipeg.
• Building a dike
  Recommended procedures including a diagram for constructing a sand bag dike.
• Winnipeg's primary dike system
  A primary dike is a permanent earth dike through the City following the river banks with elevation equal to James Avenue level 26.5 feet.
• Wastewater collection system operation - How do our sewers work?
  A map showing the Winnipeg Sewer System and the likelihood of flooding with the 2 systems.
• Cleaning up after a flood
  How to deal with flood soaked items including food and perishables.