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A portion of Spruce Haven Rd. east of Melfort has been closed due to high water levels. Residents are asked to be cautious. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Dangers around Melfort Creek

Flooding issues persist as more areas declare states of emergency

May 3, 2026 | 1:44 PM

High water levels continue to wreak havoc in much of northeast and east-central Saskatchewan. 

The City of Melfort has issued a flood risk advisory for Melfort Creek on the east side of the city. 

“Residents are asked to avoid the Melfort Creek area due to an increased risk of flooding and reports of washed-out roads,” the City’s statement read. 

Crews working on Spruce Haven Rd. as Melfort Creek levels rise.
Crews working on Spruce Haven Rd. as Melfort Creek levels rise. (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

“Recent conditions have made travel in this area unsafe. Please use alternate routes and respect any barricades or signage in place.” 

The City also issued some safety reminders, including exercising caution near ditches and low-lying areas, avoiding driving through flooded roadways, and staying alert for changing conditions across the region. 

“Municipal crews are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed,” the release read. 

Spruce Haven Rd. just east of Frost Dr. has been closed as crews are working in that area. 

The road north of MacDonald Ave. along Shadd Dr., is also closed, as is a section of MacDonald Ave. east of Star City Rd. 

Meanwhile, the RM of Arborfield has declared a local emergency due to flooding in the area. 

They are asking residents to be on alert as water levels can rapidly change.

The Town of Arborfield declared a State of Emergency on Saturday.

The RM of Star City has also declared a local emergency due to flooding. They stated that flooding is over roads, and there are road washouts. 

“Please avoid travel on these roads and exercise caution,” the RM said in a statement. 

Also declaring local States of Emergency was the RM of Lake Lenore, while many other municipalities are cautioning about washed out roads and subsequent road closures, including some in the Armley, Brancepeth, Carrot River, Nipawin, Wakaw and Watson areas.

Gordon Harding took this video of the entrance to Struthers Lake being washed out by rain. 


The entrance to Struthers Lake being washed away. Courtesy Gordon Harding.

The Village of Quill Lake asked residents on Sunday to conserve water usage as much as possible. They had issued an alert to stop using water altogether on Saturday because their sewer system could not keep up. 

VIDEO: Floodwaters and washouts keep many Saskatchewan highways closed

with files from CKOM

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com