Assiniboine River Hits Peak in Brandon | Winnipeg News

The Assiniboine River in Brandon has hit peak levels, rising seven and a half feet since July seventh—thanks to accurate forecasting, no evacuations were needed, but flood-prone areas got advance warnings. Mayor Fawcett confirmed water levels stabilized overnight, with crews reinforcing dikes built in 2011 and deploying sandbags and pumps. Emergency crews are monitoring rapid current speeds that could cause erosion or overflow. A local state of emergency remains in effect, helping the city respond swiftly. Their proactive prep is proving critical as water stays high for days before slowly receding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdf328dbe245916c