Environment and Climate Change Canada tracks 92.7 millimetres south of Winkler Tornado Winnipeg
Environment and Climate Change Canada tracked tornado winnipeg weather Tuesday as severe thunderstorms crossed the Pembina Valley and left flooded fields, full ditches, and wind damage behind. Areas south of Winkler recorded 92.7 millimetres of rain, while water spread across low-lying land by Wednesday.
The same storm produced hail and reports of tornado activity across southern Manitoba Tuesday afternoon and evening. Winkler received 86 millimetres, Plum Coulee 70.61 millimetres, and Altona 62 millimetres, all within a relatively short period as powerful thunderstorms moved through.
Winkler And Plum Coulee
The heaviest rainfall totals in the region were reported in and around Winkler, Plum Coulee, Gretna, and Altona. The spread shows how sharply the storm varied from one community to another, with some locations taking far more rain than nearby areas.
South of Winkler, the 92.7 millimetres fell fast enough to leave acres of low-lying land under water. In and around Plum Coulee, fields were flooded and ditches were full, with drainage channels working overtime on Wednesday.
Highway 306 And Highway 14
The storm also affected Plum Coulee, Osterwick, Highway 306, Highway 14, and Highway 201. Wind damage was reported across parts of the Pembina Valley, adding to the standing water left by the rainfall.
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings during the event as the storms tracked across the region. For residents and landowners in the affected areas, the immediate picture on Wednesday was standing water, soaked fields, and drainage systems pushed hard by the pace of the rain.
Wednesday In The Pembina Valley
Tuesday’s storm stands out because the worst rain did not fall evenly. Winkler, Plum Coulee, Gretna, and Altona each saw different totals, but all were hit by the same fast-moving system that brought heavy rain, hail, and tornado reports to southern Manitoba.
That leaves the practical concern for anyone in the Pembina Valley: field access and drainage recovery now depend on how quickly the water leaves the low spots that filled overnight. Wednesday’s damage count starts with the visible flooding, and the rain totals show why the cleanup will not look the same from one community to the next.
