River level declines; daily readings to stop
The City of Brandon says the Assiniboine River is continuing a gradual decline, with the gauge at 1st Street recorded at 1,176.64 feet at 7:00 a.m. Monday. With that drop, officials announced the municipality is shifting from an active response to a recovery phase and will no longer post daily river level updates.
City staff emphasised that although the daily river readings will cease, they will keep the public informed through their website and social media channels about flood-related information, safety notices and recovery progress.
Monitoring and phased recovery
Crews remain active across Brandon, continuing to monitor dikes, pumps and other flood-protection infrastructure. Recovery work has already started in some locations and will proceed in phases as conditions allow, the city said. Officials described the process as slow, driven by the need to assess affected areas and mitigation sites to ensure safety and efficient completion of recovery tasks.
- Current river level: 1,176.64 feet at 1st Street (7:00 a.m. Monday)
- Operational posture: transition from response to recovery
- Ongoing actions: monitoring dikes, pumps and flood infrastructure; phased recovery work
Risks remain despite falling water
The city warned residents that hazards persist even as water levels drop. Fast-moving currents, saturated ground, erosion and unseen hazards in and around flooded areas continue to pose risks. The city thanked residents and visitors for their patience, cooperation and support throughout the flood event.
"Residents can be assured that the city will continue to share important flood-related information, safety updates, and recovery progress through our social media channels and website," the city said.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Assiniboine River level at 1st Street | 1,176.64 ft (7:00 a.m. Monday) |
| City reporting cadence | Daily river readings discontinued; updates via website and social media |
What residents should know
As the city phases recovery efforts, residents should remain cautious around affected areas. Saturated soils and erosion can make ground unstable; floodwaters can hide debris and other hazards. Those with properties in low-lying or previously flooded locations should continue to follow city communications for guidance about cleanup, access and recovery services.
Information about river levels, flood status and recovery progress will continue to be posted on the City of Brandon's official flood update page and its social media feeds. City crews will continue active monitoring and assessment to guide recovery priorities and public-safety measures.
