Swan River, Manitoba has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding from recent storms damaged the town and prompted sandbagging efforts. More heavy rain, hail, and strong winds are expected, raising concern for further flooding and cleanup delays.

Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings swept across southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, on June 9, bringing hail, heavy rain, and localized flooding. Environment Canada received unconfirmed reports of two tornadoes near Morris and Ste. Anne.

A narrow band of training thunderstorms dumped up to 135 mm of rain overnight, flooding streets, basements and businesses in Steinbach and nearby southern Manitoba communities. An animal rescue reported nearly two metres of water in its basement; infrastructure struggled to keep up but waters receded after the downpour ended.