Maps show how much rain fell on Prairies

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Published: July 12, 2016

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Sunday July 10 accumulation. Source: WeatherFarm.com

UPDATED TUESDAY 4:40 p.m. — Heavy rain fell in much of Saskatchewan on Sunday, Monday and today.
Parts of Alberta and southern Manitoba also got rain in recent days.

A number of communities in Saskatchewan reported flooding Sunday, Monday and today.

The rain continued on Tuesday from the slow moving low. Eastern Saskatchewan could continue to see rain Wednesday, but Thursday and Friday should be drier across the region.

This first map created by Weather INovations Consulting and appearing at WeatherFarm.com shows the 24-hour accumulation for Monday. These types of maps show general trends and may not capture intense local amounts.

Monday July 11 accumulation. Source: WeatherFarm.com
Monday July 11 accumulation. Source: WeatherFarm.com

The following map shows the Sunday 24-hour accumulation. Although Estevan got intense rain leading to flooding, the map did not capture it.

Sunday July 10 accumulation. Source: WeatherFarm.com
Sunday July 10 accumulation. Source: WeatherFarm.com

The rain continues Wednesday in eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba, according to this forecast the U.S. Weather Service Weather Prediction Center. It was issued mid-day Tuesday and covers 24 hours from Tuesday night to Wednesday.

Wednesday forecast. Source: US Weather Service WPC
Wednesday forecast. Source: US Weather Service WPC

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