| Comments | Southern Manitoba, May 16-18, 2015. A Colorado low responsible for a tornado outbreak in the United States moved north into Manitoba where it merged with an Artic front. The combined systems created a storm that produced strong winds and heavy rain that eventually turned into ice pellets, snow and hail. On May 17, southern Manitoba was hit with heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms that produced wind gusts of 93 km/h in Winnipeg, 89 km/h in Gimli Harbour and 83 km/h near Brandon. Heavy rain was also reported with the heaviest areas receiving 90 mm in Melita and 83 mm in Bede. The Artic front lowered the temperature causing the rain to turn into freezing rain and snow. MacGregor and Teulon both received 15 cm of snow. Damages were caused by strong winds downing trees and power lines. Approximately 5000 people temporarily lost power during the weekend storm. Heavy rain and snowmelt also caused flooding in certain areas where damage was done to agricultural lands and cottage properties. In addition, the heavy rain caused sewage backups in Winnipeg. |