2011 Souris River flood

2011 flood affecting Canada and USA February 2025 thumb|200px|right|The Red River drainage basin,with the Souris River highlighted thumb|200px|right|Flooding in Minot on June 23 The 2011 Souris/Mouse River flood in Canada and the United States occurred in June and was greater than a hundred-year flooding event for the river.Switzer Tim Water levels to rise on the Souris River near Estevan and Roche Percée https://leaderpost.com/news/Water+levels+rise+Souris+River+near+Estevan+Roche+Percee/4977087/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110623132335/http://www.leaderpost.com/news/Water%2Blevels%2Brise%2BSouris%2BRiver%2Bnear%2BEstevan%2BRoche%2BPercee/4977087/story.html dead 23 June 2011 23 June 2011 Leader-Post June 21, 2011 Century-high flooding in Saskatchewan http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/06/21/Century-high-flooding-in-Saskatchewan/UPI-20141308671429/?spt=hs&or=tn 23 June 2011 United Press International June 21, 2011 The US Army Corps of Engineers estimated the flood to have a recurrence interval of two to five centuries.USACE 2011 POST-FLOOD REPORT For the SOURIS RIVER BASIN http://swc.nd.gov/4dlink9/4dcgi/GetContentPDF/PB-2150/Souris%202011%20Post%20Flood%20Report.pdf March 2012September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes The Souris River begins in southeastern Saskatchewan, flows southeast into North Dakota, then to southwestern Manitoba. It is a tributary of the Assiniboine River, which it meets near Treesbank, Manitoba, and flows east to meet the Red River of the North in Winnipeg. The flooding affected Saskatchewan and North Dakota; notably in Minot, where it overtopped levees and caused the evacuation of about 11,000 residents. The flooding in Minot was worse than the 1969 and 1881 floods; many other towns along the river were affected and many acres of farmland were inundated. Background Flooding in Saskatchewan the previous summer,Storms, flooding add $161M to Sask. budget https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/storms-flooding-add-161m-to-sask-budget-1.889992 23 June 2011 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation August 20, 2010 in addition to heavy snowfall and a thick snowpack from the previous La Niña winter added to overflow on rivers across North America. In May 2011, heavy rains and thunderstorms driven by a series of cut off lows migrating westward triggered more flooding on watersheds in the southern Prairie Provinces, as some communities received nearly the annual rainfall in less than two months. Flood effects Saskatchewan In early May, flash flooding occurred between the Souris River source and the Assiniboine River, as Kingsley No. 124, Saskatchewan saw its worst flooding in over 50 years.Stockton Andrea Roads washed out in Kingsley, Saskatchewan http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=roads_washed_out_in_kingsley_060511 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News May 6, 2011 Towards late May, barely half Saskatchewan's agricultural crops had been seeded, while southeastern Saskatchewan, surrounding the Souris River was the worst-hit.Pope Alexandra Slow start to seeding in SK http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=slow_start_to_seeding_in_sk_210511 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News May 21, 2011 However, even as the flooding continued in northern Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories, significant fires burned while the weather remained dry and lightning was able to spark new blazes.Stockton Andrea Lightning sparks fires in Saskatchewan http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=lightning_sparks_fires_in_sa_130611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News June 13, 2011 On June 17, Weyburn, Saskatchewan became one of 19 provincial communities to declare a state of emergency from the severe flooding, after a power outage caused the failure of the city's waste treatment plant; Saskatoon, surrounding the South Saskatchewan River, also experienced street-level floods.Colton Jill SK struggles with flooding http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=heavy_rain_sets_off_flooding_170611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News June 18, 2011 The next day, more flash flooding resulted in flooded homes and basements from Regina to Weyburn, while Estevan declared a state of emergency from flooding.Varano Lisa Flash flood swamps Saskatchewan http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=flash_flood_swamps_saskatche_180611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network June 19, 2011 By June 19, a dike breach flooded the village of Roche Percee, Saskatchewan, forcing about 150 residents to evacuate.Switzer Tim A village adrift: Roche Percée under water https://leaderpost.com/village+adrift/4991459/story.html 23 June 2011 Leader-Post June 23, 2011August 2026 InternetArchiveBot A trailer park in downstream Estevan also evacuated about 400 people.Graham Jennifer 'Ugly' flooding turns Sask. highway into river, forcing evacuations https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1012299--ugly-flooding-turns-sask-highway-into-river-forcing-evacuations 23 June 2011 The Toronto Star June 21, 2011Varano Lisa Village underwater in Saskatchewan http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=village_underwater_in_saskat_190611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News June 20, 2011 Several major highways, including part of Highway 47, Saskatchewan Highway 56, and the Trans-Canada Highway near Sintaluta were closed due to flooding damage.Stockton Andrea Floods submerge Saskatchewan communities http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=floods_displace_saskatchewan_200611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News June 22, 2011 By June 21, Estevan had recorded 324 mm in of rain since May 1, making it the wettest two-month May–June period on record, while the average annual rainfall in Estevan is 333 mm in. Water was released from two area dams to ease the pressure on the local reservoirs. At the start of summer, the flood crest moved downstream into the United States. North Dakota August 2011 Forecasters and hydrologists anticipated a full dike breach on the Souris by June 25 or 26 after the river began overtopping it on June 22. Close to 12,000 residents were evacuated from their homes.NDDES 2011 Flood Report: Response and Recovery http://www.nd.gov/des/uploads%5Cresources%5C744%5Cfloodrecoveryreport-2011-2.pdf November 2011Stockton Andrea Emergency sirens sound in North Dakota http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=souris_river_threatens_north_210611 23 June 2011 The Weather Network News June 22, 2011 thumb|right|Water going on top the 3rd Avenue bridge in Minot thumb|left|The Souris River just before rising over the temporary levees The flood was expected to exceed the 1969 levels, while residents seek relief in evacuation shelters nearby.Staff Reports WDAY Conrad updates Senate on Minot Flooding http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/48249/group/homepage/ 23 June 2011 WDAY 6 News June 22, 2011 https://archive.today/20120919102013/http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/48249/group/homepage/ 2012-09-19 deadFlooding Forces Midwest Residents from Homes http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2011/June/Flooding-Forces-Midwest-Residents-from-Homes-/ 23 June 2011 Christian Broadcasting Network June 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220545/http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2011/June/Flooding-Forces-Midwest-Residents-from-Homes-/ 3 March 2016Residents evacuate ahead of record river crest in Minot http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/06/23/north.dakota.flooding/index.html?iref=allsearch 23 June 2011 CNN June 23, 2011 On June 24, the Souris River exceeded record flood levels at Minot. By June 26, all hydrographs on the Souris from the North Dakota side had recorded record-breaking flood levels, with the exception of Lake Darling, which was less than 0.2 ft cm 0 on from record stage. thumb|right|Congressman Rick Berg talks with Roland Hamborg, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, June 4 in Minot Manitoba Manitoba officials began preparing for the third time in 2011 for Souris flooding in late June as communities were expecting record flooding,Crabb Josh Flood evacuations in Minot, N.D., Manitobans along Souris River brace for record high water levels https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/flood-evacuations-in-minot-n-d-manitobans-along-souris-river-brace-for-record-high-water-levels-1.660699 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202074102/http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/flood-evacuations-in-minot-n-d-manitobans-along-souris-river-brace-for-record-high-water-levels-1.660699 dead February 2, 2016 23 June 2011 CTV Winnipeg June 23, 2011 after already experiencing flooding on the Red River and the Assiniboine River, which amounted to a 300-year flood. Also lake levels at Lake Manitoba will continue to be high or may even rise more due to the high flows on the Souris River that flows into the Assiniboine east of Brandon near Treesbank. The province has stated that the flood protection and the Portage Diversion will be pushed to their limits again. At least 85 families were evacuated from Souris, Manitoba by June 27. On July 2, the army from CFB Shilo was sent in to help with the sandbagging and building up of dykes. The river crested at Melita on July 4, at Souris on July 5 and Wawanesa on July 6. With dry weather the peak levels were a little lower than forecast and the dikes held. See the record from Manitoba Water Stewardship's daily flood report for July 7. thumb|right|Minot, June 24 See also 2011 Mississippi River flood 2011 Missouri River floods 2011 Assiniboine River flood 2011 Red River flood References External links Minot Floods: A Town Devastated — slideshow by Life magazine Minot: When The Water Recedes Documentary produced by Prairie Public Television Minot Rebuilding Dreams Documentary produced by Prairie Public Television Souris River Flood, Souris River Flood, Souris River Category:Floods in Manitoba Category:Minot, North Dakota Flood, 2011, Souris River Flood, 2011, Souris River Souris River flood Souris River flood Souris River flood Category:Souris River