Flood warning issued for southeastern Sask.

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Published: April 27, 2022

The Water Security Agency warned of the potential for overland flooding as temperatures rise and rain is in the forecast. Flooding could occur into next week. | File photo

Residents of southeastern Saskatchewan should prepare for possible flooding later this week after two recent significant snowstorms.

The Water Security Agency warned of the potential for overland flooding as temperatures rise and rain is in the forecast. Flooding could occur into next week.

The warned area is from Highway 1 south to the U.S. border and from Highway 47 east to the Manitoba border.

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Waterways in the region include Pipestone Creek, Moose Mountain Creek, Short Creek, Antler River and its tributaries.

The WSA will use control structures on the Souris River to divert water into Rafferty, Boundary and Grant Devine reservoirs as necessary.

People are asked to stay off of and away from waterways, especially those that are fast-moving and carrying ice and debris.

They should also take steps to protect personal property by moving it to higher ground.

Contact karen.briere@producer.com

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Karen Briere

Karen Briere

Karen Briere grew up in Canora, Sask. where her family had a grain and cattle operation. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Regina and has spent more than 30 years covering agriculture from the Western Producer’s Regina bureau.

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