The City of Dauphin is reminding residents to check their sump pump discharge as the community continues to recover from this summer’s devastating flood. In a notice posted on August 11, 2026, the city advised property owners to direct water away from neighbouring properties and follow local bylaws to help prevent additional basement flooding and strain on municipal drainage systems.
Dauphin received about 115 millimetres of rain between June 28 and July 1, an unprecedented volume that overwhelmed stormwater systems and flooded basements throughout the city. A state of local emergency, declared on July 1, remained in effect until July 31, and the province has since added Dauphin to its flood recovery program to help residents cover cleanup costs.
The city says improper sump pump discharge can push water onto streets, sidewalks, or neighbouring yards, where it can pool and cause further damage. Residents are asked to direct water to the rear of their property or a landscaped area where it can safely drain or soak into the ground.
Mayor David Bosiak has called the flooding the worst he has seen in his lifetime, with the north end of the city hit hardest because of its lower elevation. The Dauphin Regional Health Centre was forced to evacuate more than 54 patients after water damaged the basement that housed main power and emergency generators; a temporary emergency department is expected to open by Labour Day.
For more information on flood recovery resources, visit the City of Dauphin’s flooding page or the local notices section.
