Towns in the Interlake region are preparing for flooding as warmer weather and significant ice jams are leading to rising water levels on the Icelandic River.
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Icelandic River A close up of the jagged chunks of ice that have built up on the Icelandic River near Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River A chaotic field of ice is seen on top of the Icelandic River in Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. The rising water is leading to jagged ice popping out all over the river. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River An excavator is seen driving on a bridge in Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. It is being used to break up some of the ice to prevent a jam from forming down river. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River An excavator is working to break a sheet of ice sitting on top of the Icelandic River in Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River The bucket of an excavator breaking up ice on the Icelandic River in Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River A road closed sign is seen in Arborg, Man., as the Icelandic River has risen too high and has now covered the road in the area on April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River The Icelandic River is seen flowing under a bridge in Riverton, Man. The water is close to rising over the bank. April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River A close up of the jagged chunks of ice that have built up on the Icelandic River near Riverton, Man., on April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Icelandic River Ice is built up on the Icelandic River near Riverton, Man. With water levels rising, the ice is starting to break and cause jams, which is leading to flooding concerns in the Interlake. April 23, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
