It is the latest spring melt on record, but it is about to hit hard.
Temperatures could be in the 20’s by next week and peak flows are expected within the next few days.
The area of immediate concern is communities along Highway 11 between Osler and Prince Albert.
The commissioner of emergency management, Duane McKay, says the snow pack is quite heavy and it will melt very quickly.
“As it begins to warm up, we could see localized flooding. And of course, we are in contact with those communities now to see if they have their plans in place. And certainly, if they need assistance we will be able to respond to that.”
The list of communities declaring states of emergency is growing every day.
There are now 10, including four First Nations.
The Muskowpetung First Nation, which is located east of Regina, is the latest to join.
McJay says they are well prepared to handle the flooding.
He says his crews are on standby to provide help and equipment if needed.
Further north, there has been flooding in the Nipawin regional park and some local outfitters have been flooded out after a surge in the Saskatchewan River caused by ice jams.
Patrick Boyle with the Water Security Agency says dams on Tobin Lake and Codette Lake are being used to control the rising river levels.
The level of Cumberland Lake is also expected to go up by about 50 cm.
However, the highway to the community is not expected to be flooded.