A van sits in a flooded street in Swan River, Man., Thursday, July 2, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Deal – POOL)
Water levels on most rivers and creeks across Manitoba have peaked and are now declining following heavy rainfall in western Manitoba and the Parkland region in recent weeks.
Along the Assiniboine River, peak flows have passed upstream locations like Russell and continue moving downstream. The province’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre says water levels are near peak at St. Lazare, with Brandon expected to peak around July 13 and the Portage la Prairie area around July 16.
The Portage Diversion remains in operation to manage flows on the lower Assiniboine River and is expected to stay active until at least the end of July.
With no significant precipitation forecast over the next several days, officials expect continued declines on most waterways, allowing recovery efforts to progress in affected areas.
The province says recovery efforts are underway throughout the Parkland region and western Manitoba, with provincial staff working to repair damaged highways and infrastructure, restore access to affected areas and assess flood impacts.
The federal government has also sent assistance to the province, with the Canadian Armed Forces and Team Rubicon working alongside Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization to to assess ongoing needs in affected areas.
Updated flooding information is available on the province’s website.
