Water levels going down in Manitoba but lengthy flood recovery ahead
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WINNIPEG – Floodwaters are receding in Manitoba but the province says there’s still significant recovery work ahead.
The province said Wednesday that it’s working to repair highways and other infrastructure and assess the damage from recent flooding in the western Parkland region.
Meanwhile, water levels are still on the rise around Brandon, the province’s second-largest city.
About 1,800 people and groups have applied for disaster financial assistance so far this year, after two major rainstorms. The province said it’s too early to estimate how much the claims might total.
Flooding last week also forced the closure and evacuation of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, an important service hub northwest of Winnipeg.
After assessing the hospital’s flooded basement, Prairie Mountain Health said the centre won’t be reopening soon because of “extensive damage to critical infrastructure.”
The health authority said the level of repairs and remediation needed mean the hospital, including its emergency department, must remain closed for an extended period.
Swan River, which has flooded twice, said it has repaired the road to its landfill, which was to open Wednesday. The town has also started collecting flood-damaged furniture, appliances and other materials in neighbourhoods.
Mayor Lance Jacobson said in a social media post that 10 members of Team Rubicon, a disaster assistance group, was to arrive Wednesday in Swan River.
Brandon and other communities are preparing for a rising Assiniboine River.
Water levels around Brandon are expected to peak Monday. The city said its reinforced dike network should largely prevent damage.
The province said a flood barrier just west of Portage la Prairie is also active to reduce flood risks to downstream communities, including Winnipeg.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2026.
