Manitoba Hydro warns of widespread power outages after severe storm with hail and heavy rain

A severe storm system struck southern Manitoba on the evening of June 9, 2026, causing significant damage across the region. Manitoba Hydro reported 900 outages affecting more than 34,000 customers, with 19,600 homes in Winnipeg alone without power as of 7 a.m. Wednesday. The system brought torrential rainfall exceeding 250 mm in the Stonewall area, 120 mm in Woodlands, and 117 mm at the Forks weather station in Winnipeg, resulting in major flooding of streets, underpasses, and homes. Hail ranging from golf ball to tennis ball size was reported across multiple communities, and wind gusts surpassed 100 km/h, with Dand and Deloraine recording gusts of 130 km/h. Environment Canada meteorologist Dan Fulton described the system as developing rapidly over the Red River Valley and causing "chaos," with reports of tornadoes and numerous funnel clouds. The City of Winnipeg's 311 line received numerous calls by 9 a.m., including 137 for downed trees and 122 for sewage backups, while 911 received 851 calls between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday.