Vehicles drive through flooded Highway 7 just outside Stonewall, Man., on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
Manitoba Public Insurance has received approximately 20,000 claims since Tuesday’s severe weather event — and the total is expected to shatter a nearly 30-year record.
MPI says the volume is on pace to exceed the previous single-event record of 24,000 claims set in 1996, with claims expected to continue rolling in over the coming weeks and months.
Due to the unprecedented scale, MPI is implementing a new phased approach to speed up service, including early damage assessments to get vehicles into repair sooner. Full details will be communicated to customers in the coming days.
Customers are urged to file claims as soon as possible using the appropriate channel based on their situation:
- Glass damage: Contact an accredited autobody or glass repair shop directly to open a claim and arrange a temporary repair. A deductible is due at the time of repair.
- Vehicle not drivable: Call MPI’s Contact Centre at 204-985-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-665-2410. Severe claims are being prioritized.
- Vehicle still drivable: File online at openclaim.mpi.mb.ca.
MPI is warning customers to expect delays given the volume of incoming claims and is asking for patience as staff work around the clock to manage the response.
Power mostly restored across Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro says its crews are continuing to make repairs to damaged power lines, poles and other equipment across southern Manitoba. About 100 customers remained without power as of late Thursday night.
Early Friday morning, storm-impacted tree branches caused a new outage in the Windsor Park neighbourhood of Winnipeg, affecting about 330 customers.
The utility says multiple crews are working to safely restore power there as quickly as possible, expected Friday afternoon.
“Manitoba Hydro reminds customers not to approach areas where crews are working, and respect barricades on roads,” the Crown corporation said in a release. “This is for the safety of our employees and the public and to avoid delays completing work.”
In the Balmoral area north of Winnipeg, about 80 customers remained without power overnight as crews continued to discover damaged poles needing replacement. All customers are expected to be restored to power Friday.
