A mid-afternoon downpour followed by heavy rains in the early evening hours on Thursday overwhelmed some Winkler drainage systems. Many streets were flooded for a short time leaving hazardous driving conditions, especially in lower areas. Once the much needed precipitation ended, drainage systems around town were able to catch up with the onslaught. In total, 2 1/2 inches (65 mm) of rain fell in Winkler Thursday, considerably more than most other areas in the region.
Morris and Rosenort also received a similar amount of rainfall. Rosenort has now received 8 inches (200 mm) of rainfall in the past three weeks.
Rainfall amounts:
Rosenort - 2.5 inches (now has received 8 inches in last three weeks)
Dominion City, North of Horndean - 1.9 inches
Winkler - 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches Morris – 1.4 to 2.4 inches
Morden - 1.2 inches
Brunkild - 9/10ths
Manitou, Gretna - 7/10ths
Gnadenthal - 6/10ths
Altona, Winnipeg (at the airport) - 4/10ths
Carman - 2/10ths
Rosenfeld - 2 inches
Photo contributions by Lana Neufled, Alex Howe and Lana Knelson