A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake last week. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)

By meadowlakeNOW Staff

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Meadow Lake region faces renewed flood risk as temperatures rise

Apr 28, 2026 | 1:05 PM

Residents in and around Meadow Lake are being warned of a renewed flood risk as warmer temperatures are expected to accelerate snowmelt later this week.

In a notice issued Tuesday, the RM of Meadow Lake said a second round of flooding is likely across the region as temperatures climb into the double digits.

The warning stated rapid warming could increase runoff and put added pressure on local creeks, rivers, culverts and drainage systems, raising the risk of overland flooding and sudden changes in road conditions.

The weather forecast from today until next Monday shows that the highest temperature could reach 16°C in the Meadow Lake area. (Image Credit: weather.gc.ca)

“Residents are asked to closely monitor water levels around their properties and along the routes they travel,” the RM noted.

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The RM issued a local emergency on April 21 after a sudden rise in temperatures melted snow quickly and caused flooding in some areas. It remains active.

A road closure is in effect for a short section of Township Road 590 between two points along Range Road 3173, south and north of the correction line. Range Road 3173 remains fully open, with only the small segment of Township Road 590 connecting the two points affected.

Officials are also asking the public to report any hazardous flooding or infrastructure concerns to the RM of Meadow Lake, either by phone at (306)236-5651 during office hours or through the municipality’s website after hours.

Last week, the Water Security Agency (WSA) said in its latest spring update that cooler temperatures had slowed runoff across Saskatchewan, though water already in the system would continue moving downstream.

Further updates are expected to be posted online as conditions evolve.

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cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com

by meadowlakeNOW Staff

Meadow Lake region faces renewed flood risk as temperatures rise

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