Dauphin, Manitoba, is dealing with ongoing flooding as overland flow and flood alerts remain active across the region on July 6, 2026. While Environment Canada shows no active weather warnings, The Weather Network still lists a Flood alert for the city and an Overland Flow Flood alert for nearby Division No. 17, issued on July 4 and July 2 respectively.
The community was hit hard by around 115 millimetres of rain between June 28 and July 1, causing severe flash flooding. The Vermillion River spilled its banks, and basement flooding forced the evacuation of the Dauphin Regional Health Centre. Fifty-four patients and one infant were moved to other facilities.
Dauphin Lake exceeded its flood stage on July 2, reaching 858.13 feet, with predictions it could rise another one to three feet. Mayor David Bosiak called it as bad as he has ever seen in the city. More than 30 municipalities in the Parkland region declared states of local emergency, and over 50 provincial roads were closed.
Premier Wab Kinew announced $5 million in disaster financial assistance for affected municipalities, and the federal government approved military support for recovery. The Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon Canada are also helping on the ground.
Looking ahead, the Environment Canada forecast for the week shows clearing skies and temperatures between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius. Residents are still being told to avoid flooded areas, not drive through standing water, and stay updated on local notices as cleanup continues.
