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Yukon government warns of elevated spring flood risk in several communities
The Yukon government is keeping a close watch on several regions as an above-average snowpack sets the stage for potential spring flooding. Officials say the risk will be determined by weather patterns in the coming weeks and how rapidly snow melts.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-government-warns-of-elevated-flood-risk-in-several-communities-9.7142469?cmp=rss

CBC Manitoba 4d ago

Flood risk low to moderate in most of Manitoba ahead of spring, province says in outlook
Most of Manitoba's waterways have a low to moderate chance of overflowing this spring after what's been a generally dry winter across the province, officials say.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/flood-outlook-spring-fisher-river-manitoba-lakes-rivers-9.7138049?cmp=rss

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CBC Toronto Mar 14

City of Mississauga monitoring flood risk after high levels of melting snow, rain
With the recent rainfall and snowmelt, officials in Mississauga are warning residents about the increased risk of floods.
The city says its working with local conservation authorities to monitor conditions. But Mississauga is home to several bodies of water, a fact that makes the area especially vulnerable in th...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mississauga-flooding-snowmelt-and-rainfall-9.7126238?cmp=rss

CBC Windsor Mar 10

Heavy rain expected to raise flood risk across parts of southwestern Ontario
Conservation authorities in southwestern Ontario are warning of an increased risk of flooding as significant rainfall moves into the region tonight and Wednesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-essex-flood-watch-9.7122603?cmp=rss

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CBC North Mar 5

Researcher recommends caution with potential Dawson City land development due to possible flood risk
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation and the Yukon Government signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint master planning process for neighboring parcels of land in Dawson City. The area, next to the Dredge Pond sub-division, has been known to flood in the past.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/dawson-city-development-land-flood-risk-9.7116361?cmp=rss