Winnipeg Storm Tosses Car onto Lawn, Thousands Left in the Dark

When the sky opened up over Winnipeg early Sunday, no one expected a car to end up on a neighbour’s front lawn. Yet, as gale‑force winds ripped through the city, a sedan was literally lifted off the road and slammed onto a residential yard, its roof ripped clean off in the process. Residents describe the scene as something out of a movie—metal twisted, glass shattered, and a faint smell of gasoline lingering in the cold air.

Beyond the dramatic sight, the storm left a more sobering aftermath: more than 12,000 homes and businesses were knocked offline. Power crews from Manitoba Hydro have been working around the clock, but the sheer scale of the damage—downed trees, snapped utility poles and flooded transformers—means many neighborhoods won’t see lights back on until later this week.

City officials urged folks to stay indoors, avoid downed lines and keep phones charged for emergency alerts. "We’re doing everything we can, but safety comes first," said Winnipeg’s mayor in a brief press conference. Meanwhile, volunteers from the Red Cross set up warming centres in community halls, offering hot drinks, blankets and a place to charge phones for those stranded without power.

Social media lit up with videos of the car perched oddly on a manicured lawn, prompting a mix of bewildered laughter and genuine concern. One neighbour, who prefers to stay anonymous, said, "I went outside to check on my roof and saw a car where a flower bed used to be. It’s crazy, but at least everyone’s okay." Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the flying vehicle, though several families are dealing with water‑logged basements and damaged appliances.

As the city begins cleanup, crews will be clearing debris, trimming branches that have crashed into homes, and restoring electricity piece by piece. Residents are asked to report any remaining hazards and to conserve the limited power that’s still on. The storm serves as a stark reminder of how quickly weather can turn ordinary streets into a scene of chaos, and how resilient Winnipeggers can be when the lights go out.