Manitoba Flood

• Brandon, Man., declares state of emergency; river levels expected to continue rising

  The City of Brandon has declared a state of emergency as water levels in the Assiniboine and Shellmouth river basins are forecast to continue rising this week.

  Canada

  Jul 5
  
• Water levels rising, starting to overflow in central Manitoba region

  Both rivers in the Interlake region, the Fisher and Icelandic rivers, are subject to flood warnings from the province as levels continue to rise in the waterways.

  Environment

  Apr 24
  
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• Vulnerable residents evacuating Peguis First Nation ahead of spring flooding

  Spring floods are beginning in central Manitoba, prompting Peguis First Nation to begin evacuating vulnerable people on Tuesday, as flood preparations continue in the Interlake.

  Environment

  Apr 21
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• Peguis evacuations to begin Tuesday, as flood fight continues

  As flood-prone communities across Manitoba continue to brace for the spring thaw, this never-ending winter is giving them time to prepare, said Premier Wab Kinew.

  Environment

  Apr 20
• Manitoba flood season to see ‘rapid, concentrated spring runoff’ soon

  Warm weather increased the risk of flooding in the Interlake and Parkland regions as areas brace for it to begin as soon as this weekend.

  Environment

  Apr 15
• A look back at Winnipeg’s flood of 1950, 75 years later

  As emergency crews fight wildfires across the province this year, three-quarters of a century ago, Winnipeg and Manitoba were dealing with a much different natural disaster.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2025
• ‘Bring our people back’: One year later, Peguis still feeling effects of devastating flooding

  It's been one year since devastating flood hit Peguis First Nation, Man., about about 180 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and the community remains in crisis.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
• Manitoba watches closely as North Dakota braces for big Red River flood

  While Manitobans continue to monitor the Red River for potential flooding, our neighbours to the south are bracing for what could be a top-10 all-time flood event.

  Weather

  Apr 11, 2023
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• Deadline approaches for Manitobans to apply for disaster assistance after spring floods

  Manitoba has received upwards of 1,800 applications so far, after the province was hammered with unprecedented flooding after a few months of heavy snow and rainfall.

  Weather

  Sep 13, 2022
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• Wait to return home continues for some Peguis flood evacuees

  Months after major flood hit the community in Peguis First Nation, hundreds of residents are still unable to return home.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022