Cascade Water moves downstream in this order
The Fisher River basin drains from east to west. Water passes East Fisher first, then Dallas, then Fisherton — closest to Peguis. When Dallas rises sharply, Fisherton usually follows within 24–48 hours. That lag is the early warning.
The Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre expects peak flows on the Fisher River between April 23 and 28. Snowpack in the basin is about 113mm of water equivalent — roughly double the long-term average.
Under median melt conditions, peaks are expected at 2014 levels. Under rapid melt, peaks could approach 2022 levels. Gauges show the river still quiet as of this morning. Checking again this evening.
Fisher River Watch shows what the gauges are doing. For guidance on what to do about it, follow the authorities.
Compared to past floods 2014, 2017, 2022 — and this year so far
Each line is one year at the Fisherton gauge, from March through mid-July. Look at where the current year sits relative to past events at the same point in the season.
Weather at Peguis What's driving the river
If the melt comes slow, medium, or fast Three scenarios for peak flow
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