In recent years, Manitoba has experienced a number of severe weather events which caused significant damage to energy sectors, private residences, farms and public infrastructure.
The Government of Canada has provided the government of Manitoba five payments, totaling $193,720,186 through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Program to assist with the recovery costs associated with the 2022 spring flood, 2020 June rainstorm, 2019 October storm, 2016 June flood, and the 2014 spring flood. Payment details are as follows:
In 2022, from March to October, Manitoba experienced widespread flooding that due to an above average winter precipitation, high winter snow pack, snow melt, runoff and heavy spring precipitation due to storms. Record-high water levels were observed in multiple watersheds, including the Winnipeg River and the Little Saskatchewan River. The flooding caused damage to more than 1,000 residences, numerous small businesses, non-profit organizations, farms, and local authorities and affected numerous communities. The Government of Canada provided an advanced payment of $168,614,076.
In 2020, a rainstorm and strong winds caused localized flooding across the southern and western parts of the province. Accumulated precipitation for some of the hardest hit areas ranged from 105mm to 337mm, with damaging wind gusts up to 110 km/h. The storm impacted small businesses, farms, residences and public infrastructure. The Government of Canada provided an interim payment of $17,293,883.
In 2019, a five day snowstorm brought heavy snow and freezing rain across central and southern Manitoba, already impacted by record high rain and river water levels for the fall season. As a result, 10,000 residents were evacuated and a provincial state of emergency was declared to aid in the recovery effort. The Government of Canada provided an interim payment of $5,855,330.
In 2016, the province experienced two severe storm cells in a three day period in June causing significant flooding in the Whiteshell Provincial Park and the Rural Municipality of Whitemouth; damaged several highways and municipal roads and 75 provincial infrastructures, private residences and small businesses. The Government of Canada provided a final payment of $490,716.
In 2014, the province experienced severe flooding causing significant damage to municipal infrastructure, small businesses, residential property and agriculture. The Government of Canada provided a final payment of $1,466,181.
