Manitoba's Parkland faces repeated flooding in three weeks
The Swan Valley region is hit again after major storms, with roads washed out and a provincial park closed to stranded visitors.
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Flooding in Manitoba's Parkland area has swamped already-waterlogged communities, washed out roads, and forced the closure of Duck Mountain Provincial Park—stranding campers, cottagers, lodge guests, and staff. It's the latest deluge in an area still recovering from major flooding earlier in June.
"We just had that three weeks ago. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing," said Peter Fleming, who lives in Minitonas, Manitoba, about 365 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. "Well holy, man. It's back, and it's back with vengeance."
The same weather system that brought thunderstorms to the region Monday night dumped more rain Tuesday, leaving people scrambling to protect homes and properties previously slammed by flash flooding. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure reports several roads are closed due to flooding and washouts, including portions of highways 10 and 83. Some of the road closures are from the previous flood.
Duck Mountain Provincial Park was closed after multiple road washouts on provincial roads 366 and 367. Officials asked any residents, cottagers, campers, and visitors who are in the park to remain in place until roads are reopened. Cam McIntyre, owner of Wellman Lake Lodge, said while he's not aware of anyone in any imminent danger, the flooding is much worse than earlier this month, when people in the park were able to get in and out. "There's probably a dozen or more people that live up here," he said, plus a few campers and cabin guests.
