Comments | Northeastern Saskatchewan, April 1995. An unusual quick thaw combined with spring rain early in the season caused extensive flooding in Eastern Saskatchewan. The flooding caused damage to agricultural lands, urban, rural, public and private properties. Numerous Saskatchewan communities declared a State of Emergency, including: Quill Lake, Engleford, Langeburg and the City of Melville. Other inundated areas were: Carrot River, Moosomin, White Sands, Yorkton, Melfort and Nipawin. Refer to the Manitoba entry for more information on this weather system. |