The City of Selkirk remains on alert as levels on the Red River rise, with ice buildup posing problems for the flow of water.
Selkirk is taking precautionary measures to protect low-lying areas near the riverbank in Selkirk Park.
Employees at the Marine Museum have been moving displays and other items.
“We can hold back the flood of ‘97, the water itself. Ice jams are a different story and, yeah, we're a little concerned,” said Shay Nordal, manager of the Marine Museum.
Darrell Kupchik, Selkirk emergency coordinator, said ice was causing water levels to rise rapidly.
He said, however, that homes are not in immediate danger.
"It's basically confined to city infrastructure like the Selkirk Park. We're protecting waterfront occupancies like the Kiwanis Seniors complex and the Gordon Howard Seniors Centre,” said Kupchik.
He said the city has strengthened dikes around Selkirk Park to accommodate water levels.
Overland flooding also led to the closure of PR 204 from PR 212 to Selkirk.
The Red River is expected to crest Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Some streams also pose concerns.
“A high water advisory is issued for streams in the Interlake region, due to the existing snowpack, the expected melt rate and the potential for ice jams and associated flooding,” said the province in its latest flood bulletin.
So far, the floodway gates have not been used for Winnipeg.
The province said water levels increased by one foot Monday “due to surging flows and the run of ice on the river.”
The province said the Red River remains within its banks south of Winnipeg.
More information from the flood bulletin is available on the province's website.
