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Highway 75 North is now Open!!
Highway 75 North Update
Workers are commencing to open PTH 75 north of Morris. Subject to wind effects, it is expected that it will be open on the morning of Tuesday May 17th. The south entrance to Morris is open to local traffic.
Updated: May 16th @ 11:42 am
Flood Bulletins May 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th
May 10th & 11th Flood Bulletin
HIGHWAY 23 WEST NOW OPEN
Hwy 23 (From Morris to Highway 422) - Caution: Soft shoulders, Signed and marked.
Please exercise caution, and adhere to all signs posted.
Manitoba Highways Link
Please exercise caution, and adhere to all signs posted.
Manitoba Highways Link
Updated: May 10, 2011 @ 11:16 AM
May 9th 2011 Flood Bulletin
May 6th 7th 8th Flood Bulletins
May 5th 2011
Flood Bulletin May 5th
The southbound lanes of Highway 75, between Morris and St. Jean Baptiste, have two-way traffic and a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour. This section is closed, local traffic only. There is water on the road in various locations.
The northbound lanes of Highway 75, between Morris and St. Jean Baptiste, are closed.
Highway 75, between St. Jean Baptiste and Highway 14, remains closed, local traffic only.
Please note, an alternate route detour remains in effect. The detour is as follows:
• Travel south on PTH 3 from PTH 100 to Carman.
• Travel south from Carman to the Jct. of PTH 14.
• Travel east on PTH 14 to PTH 75.
The southbound lanes of Highway 75, between Morris and St. Jean Baptiste, have two-way traffic and a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour. This section is closed, local traffic only. There is water on the road in various locations.
The northbound lanes of Highway 75, between Morris and St. Jean Baptiste, are closed.
Highway 75, between St. Jean Baptiste and Highway 14, remains closed, local traffic only.
Please note, an alternate route detour remains in effect. The detour is as follows:
• Travel south on PTH 3 from PTH 100 to Carman.
• Travel south from Carman to the Jct. of PTH 14.
• Travel east on PTH 14 to PTH 75.
May 4th 2011
May 2nd and May 3rd Flood Bulletins
May 1st Flood Bulletin
April 29th & 30th Flood Bulletins
Update April 28th 2011
April 27th 2011- Update
Highway 75 south remains open as of 4:00 p.m this afternoon. The highway is being watched very carefully and is to be used for local traffic only as it is down to one lane with a flag person directing traffic. If the status of Highway 75 south changes we will do our best to update you as soon as possible.
To view the bulletin for April 27th please click here
To view the bulletin for April 27th please click here
April 26th 2011 Flood Bulletin
Click here to view the latest flood bulletin released this afternoon.
April 25th Flood Bulletin
HIGHWAY 23 WEST IS CLOSED
HIGHWAY 75 SOUTH REMAINS OPEN SO FAR
(2:00 p.m April 25th)
HIGHWAY 75 SOUTH REMAINS OPEN SO FAR
(2:00 p.m April 25th)
Town Flood Bulletin #1 April 25th
Dear Residents of the Town of Morris:
As you will be aware, Highway 75 North has been closed. Based on the current forecast, Highway 23 West and Highway 75 South are either already closed or will be closing shortly due to rising water levels across the roadway.
If necessary, Highway 23 East may be ramped. This will be done only as a precautionary measure and also to ensure that we maintain sufficient freeboard to allow for continuous travel on Highway 23 East.
With the current forecast water levels in mind, Highway 23 East will remain open to traffic, with no closures anticipated.
There is also no need for us to consider evacuation at this point. We are presently forecasting levels less than those that were present in 2009.
If there is a significant change in the forecast we will keep you informed. The safety of our citizens is our primary concern and we will be monitoring the situation with this in mind.
For the most current updates please check our websites:
www.morrisemo.com
www.facebook.com/townofmorris
Mayor & Town Council
Town of Morris
As you will be aware, Highway 75 North has been closed. Based on the current forecast, Highway 23 West and Highway 75 South are either already closed or will be closing shortly due to rising water levels across the roadway.
If necessary, Highway 23 East may be ramped. This will be done only as a precautionary measure and also to ensure that we maintain sufficient freeboard to allow for continuous travel on Highway 23 East.
With the current forecast water levels in mind, Highway 23 East will remain open to traffic, with no closures anticipated.
There is also no need for us to consider evacuation at this point. We are presently forecasting levels less than those that were present in 2009.
If there is a significant change in the forecast we will keep you informed. The safety of our citizens is our primary concern and we will be monitoring the situation with this in mind.
For the most current updates please check our websites:
www.morrisemo.com
www.facebook.com/townofmorris
Mayor & Town Council
Town of Morris
April 24th Flood Bulletin
April 23rd Flood Bulletin
Click here to view the April 23rd flood Bulletin # 22
April 22nd Flood Bulletin
To view the April 23rd Flood Bulletin # 21 please click here
April 21st Flood Bulletin
To view the April 21st Flood Bulletin please click here
April 20th Flood Bulletin
April 29th Flood Bulletin please click here
April 19th Flood Bulletin
April 18th 2011 -Bridge Closing PTH 75
April 16th & 17th food Bulletins
April 15th Flood Bulletin
Here is the latest flood Bulletin and flood level sheets for April 15th 2011
Bulletin #13
Flood Level Sheets
Bulletin #13
Flood Level Sheets
April 14th Flood Bulletin
Flood Bulletin #12 (April 14th 2011)
April 13th 2011 Update
Highway 75 remains open (as of 5:30 April 13th). We will post an update regarding any highway closures affecting the Town of Morris as soon as we become aware of them.
Please view the latest flood Bulletin #11
Please view the latest flood Bulletin #11
April 12th Flood Bulletin
Flood Bulletin #10 (April 12th 2011)
April 11th Flood Bulletin
Flood Bulletin #9 (April 11th)
Red River Water Level Sheet
Please see the 2 new links added to the Flood Links List to the right:
1)Department Contact list (Would be who to contact for different flood related issues)
2)Evacuation Guidelines (IF we were to evacuate these are the guidelines we would be following)
Red River Water Level Sheet
Please see the 2 new links added to the Flood Links List to the right:
1)Department Contact list (Would be who to contact for different flood related issues)
2)Evacuation Guidelines (IF we were to evacuate these are the guidelines we would be following)
Bridge Taken out by Ice
The bridge on PR 332 north of Lowe Farm was taken out by ice.
Weekend Update Sunday April 10th
Please click below to view the latest flood reports released over the weekend.
Flood Report #8 (April 10th 2011)
Flood Report #7 (April 9th 2011)
Flood Report #8 (April 10th 2011)
Flood Report #7 (April 9th 2011)
Flood Bulletin April 8th 2011
- PTH 75 is being closely monitored and may partially close in the Morrisarea in the next two to four days. The northbound lanes near Morris would be affected first.
- The most up-to-date information about road conditions can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/mit/roadinfo.
- Upstream of Morris, the main stem of the Red River has risen by approximately one foot since yesterday's readings. Downstream of Morris to the floodway inlet water levels have risen less than 0.5 feet.
- The Red River in Manitoba is close to bank-full conditions in Emerson, Letellier and Morris, and exceeding bank-full level in St. Jean Baptiste. These levels are well below dike-top elevations.
For the latest flood report in further detail please click here
Click to view water levels along the Red River
Winnipeg Free Press
Flood Bulletin April 7th 2011
Please click below to view the latest flood bulletin.
Flood Bulletin April 6th 2011
Flood Bulletin #3
Flood Bulletin April 5th 2011
Please click here to view Flood Bulletin #2
Flood Bulletin April 4th 2011
Manitoba Water Stewardship reports the weekend precipitation experienced in the Manitoba portion of the Red River Valley will have little impact on median or average scenario outlined in the March flood outlook of a slightly higher than a 2009 magnitude flood.
Click here to read more: Flood Bulletin #1
Click here to read more: Flood Bulletin #1
Flood Forecast Release (March 25th 2011)
A few highlights from this afternoon's report:
•Average weather conditions along the Red River south of Winnipeg could result in a flood slightly higher than 2009 while unfavourable weather conditions could result in Red River water levels lower than 1997.
•The onset of colder weather has reduced or completely stopped the spring melt.
a cooler-than-average spring might result in a staggered, slowmelt.
•Temperatures are expected to remain below the freezing point in most areas of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota until the end of March, followed by a very gradual rise in the early part of April.
View the full Report online: Flood Outlook March 25th 2011
•Average weather conditions along the Red River south of Winnipeg could result in a flood slightly higher than 2009 while unfavourable weather conditions could result in Red River water levels lower than 1997.
•The onset of colder weather has reduced or completely stopped the spring melt.
a cooler-than-average spring might result in a staggered, slowmelt.
•Temperatures are expected to remain below the freezing point in most areas of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and North Dakota until the end of March, followed by a very gradual rise in the early part of April.
View the full Report online: Flood Outlook March 25th 2011
Informational Sheet Handed out at Public Meeting (March 25th 2011)
For those of you who did not receive one of the informational sheets at the Public Meeting on Wednesday March 23rd, you can view that exact information (or print it) by clicking right here.
Flood Forecast Update (March 23rd 2011)
Good Afternoon everyone! Just a little bit of an update: As many of you heard at the meeting last night we were suppossed to have an updated flood forecast from the province today. Unfortunately the flood forecast has been delayed until at least Friday due to a delay in the U.S forecast because of some extreme weather they experienced in MN,SD, & ND.
CTV News Article
Mayor Gavin van der Linde spoke with CTV News on March 21st. To read the article please click here.
Bridge Work Highway 23 East of Morris
Click here to view a letter with details regarding the Bridge on Highway 23, East of Morris.
Thank you from Festival Du Voyageur
Click here.
Public Meeting
Public Meeting
Town of Morris and RM of Morris “High Water Event” Informational Public Meeting
When March 22nd 2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: SMCC – Bison Room
If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming “High Water Event” please attend this meeting.
Be Prepared Not Scared
Town of Morris Gets Facebook
Search for "Town of Morris" on facebook and hit the "Like" button to receive important updates from the Town in your news feed. or click this link http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Town-of-Morris/171518309563191
Provincial Flood Update
Feburary 24, 2011
Flood Report
Manitoba Water Stewardship’s second spring flood outlook shows the 2011 spring flood potential remains high for much of Manitoba including the Red, Souris, Pembina, Assiniboine, Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Fisher rivers as well as the Interlake region. Flood potential is high in these areas due to high river flows, very high soil-moisture conditions at freeze-up, above normal snow-water content in the snowpack, and an expected cooler and wetter spring.
Additional snowpack in southern areas of the Red River basin indicates that river levels may be slightly higher than what was predicted in the January flood outlook.
Average weather conditions along the Red River could result in a flood higher than 2009 while unfavourable weather conditions could result in Red River water levels reaching those experienced in 1997.
To view the full report please click here.
Flood Report
Manitoba Water Stewardship’s second spring flood outlook shows the 2011 spring flood potential remains high for much of Manitoba including the Red, Souris, Pembina, Assiniboine, Winnipeg, Saskatchewan and Fisher rivers as well as the Interlake region. Flood potential is high in these areas due to high river flows, very high soil-moisture conditions at freeze-up, above normal snow-water content in the snowpack, and an expected cooler and wetter spring.
Additional snowpack in southern areas of the Red River basin indicates that river levels may be slightly higher than what was predicted in the January flood outlook.
Average weather conditions along the Red River could result in a flood higher than 2009 while unfavourable weather conditions could result in Red River water levels reaching those experienced in 1997.
To view the full report please click here.
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