Advisories
Spring Runoff Update – April 18, 2023
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is issuing the following updates for spring runoff conditions across the province. Qu’Appelle River WSA does not expect to see significant flood impacts at this […]
Runoff Advisory for Notukeu and Wiwa Creeks.
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reporting that flows at the Village of Vanguard appear to be about a 1:75 year event, exceeding flows observed in both 1997 and 2011. […]
Update to April Runoff
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing an update on the status of the spring runoff for Saskatchewan. Warming temperatures have meant that runoff is now underway across most […]
Potential for Ice Jamming Along Several Rivers in Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of the potential for ice jams on Swift Current Creek, the Moose Jaw River, the Qu’Appelle River and the Wood river […]
Heavy Rainfall Impacting Wastewater Treatment
The communities of Saskatoon, Weyburn, Sedley, Stockholm, Rocanville, and Whitewood and their surrounding areas have received heavy rainfall recently that may have temporarily exceeded the design limits of their wastewater […]
Significant Rainfall Watch for Southeastern Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a significant rainfall watch for southeastern Saskatchewan for Thursday May 12 to Saturday May 14, 2022. Steady rainfall accumulations are forecast to begin […]
April Runoff Update – Winter Storm Advisory
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a winter storm watch for southeastern Saskatchewan for Monday April 11, 2022. Snowfall accumulations are forecast to be highest in the Souris River […]
Ice Jamming Observed Along the Qu’Appelle River in the Craven Area
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public that an ice jam has been observed within the Qu’Appelle River near Craven. Additional ice jamming could occur from Buffalo Pound […]
Potential for Ice Jamming Along the Moose Jaw River
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of the potential for localized flooding due to ice jamming along the Moose Jaw River. The advisory is for Moose Jaw […]
Water Security Agency Urges Caution When Around Lakes and Rivers
The Water Security Agency is reminding the public that the warm fall has resulted in thin ice and creates unsafe crossing conditions. Even with recent snow and colder temperatures, ice […]