Following the significant rainfall accumulations and storm conditions experienced in our community overnight from September 11 to 12, the City of Steinbach is investigating whether this storm will qualify for the Province of Manitoba’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program.

Property owners and residents who experienced uninsurable storm related damages are asked to follow the advice provided on the Province’s website at gov.mb.ca.

If you have experienced damage to your property as a result of recent heavy rainfalls:

  • Take pictures of the damages and any repairs you make
  • Keep detailed records of any repairs (invoices for labour, materials, contracted work, etc.)
  • Contact your insurance provider to verify whether the damages are eligible for insurance. If a DFA program is established, you will need to have your insurance provider complete an Insurance Declaration Form (found on the Province’s website at gov.mb.ca

Through the evening of Thursday, September 11 and the morning of Friday, September 12, 2025, the City experienced a significant rainfall event. According to a City weather station posted at the Fire Hall, a total of about 126mm of rain fell over Steinbach during this period.

Due to the saturated ground conditions, and the amount of rain that fell during this time, the City experienced significant overland storm water flows in all neighborhoods. Open drainage channels, creeks, and ditches throughout the City were either at capacity or over capacity and spilling over their banks. The City’s gravity sewer system and facilities were fully functional and were operating at capacity during and until well after the storm event. As of Friday morning, the City’s sewer system returned to normal operating levels.

“We understand the difficulties faced by our community and are committed to providing support throughout this recovery process,” says Adam Thiessen, Corporate Services Manager for the City of Steinbach. “Thank you for your cooperation and assistance as we work together to recover from this rare weather event.”

For further information about Disaster Financial Assistance, please visit the Province of Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization webpage. For all City updates, please visit the City’s website at steinbach.ca.