Water has washed away large chunks of Highway 2 south of Imperial (photo courtesy Mike Beckie/Twitter)

The wave of flood problems in Saskatchewan continued Monday afternoon, as Regina Beach became the latest of 37 Saskatchewan communities declaring a state of emergency.  Meanwhile, many sections of provincial roads remain closed due to flood waters washing away sections of highway.   That includes a stretch of highway 2 from Imperial south to Liberty.  A terribly wet spring has made driving on grid roads in that area very difficult, and many farmers failed to get a crop in the ground due to a much heavier than normal spring rainfall.  Residents estimate about 400mm of rain since spring.  The biggest issues remain in the southeast, and in areas like Yorkton and Melville.

Roads and highways are flooded, fields are under water, storm sewers are backed up and in some cities, underpasses were overwhelmed. 230mm of rain has fallen in some parts of the province due to the latest system of moisture.  While the sun is expected to return tomorrow, "there will be more rain coming up as we move toward the late weekend and the early part of next week," said Drew Lerner with world Weather Inc. "That additional precipitation will make it very difficult for areas to dry in the manner that is needed. The good thing is that the tempature's will be turning warmer as we dry down over the next several days with above average temperatures expected that will help to accelerate the drying trend."  With that heat and all the water lying around comes the possibility of more storm activity, according to Lerner.

The Saskatchewan Red Cross received a boost to their efforts on Monday, as Mosaic Company donated $50,000.00 for disaster relief.  The Red Cross has been supporting affected families with flood clean-up kits and other items.  Branches of the Saskatchewan government are also weighing in.  The Water Security Agency has created a "Flood Watch" site to track water levels.  SGI issued a news release pertaining to sewer backups and flood damage.  From the release: 

What is and isn’t covered

Overland flooding that damages buildings is not covered by insurance. Sewer backup is covered, provided you have the optional coverage in your home insurance policy.

We can’t speak for other insurance companies, but if you’re an SGI CANADA customer:
Sewer backup is when water enters a home through a drain connected to a public or private sewer system. The water will typically be gray or brown in colour.
Flooding is when surface water comes into a home but does not enter through a plumbing or sewer system. Water is typically clear in colour and may come in through a window well or seep in through the wall or floor.
If a state of emergency is declared in your area and you are applying for provincial disaster assistance, it may be necessary to file a claim even if the damage was caused by flooding. Some provincial disaster assistance plans require proof that your claim was denied by your insurance company.

If you have been affected by flooding, you may qualify for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.