Edmonton Weather

• IBC estimates $230M in insured damage claimed from Edmonton storms

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says two storms have resulted in almost a quarter billion dollars' worth of insured damage in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.

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• Flooding damage closes Telus World of Science for months, 68% of staff laid off

  Much of the staff at the space and science centre in northwest Edmonton are now out of work while repairs are underway to clean up what is, essentially, a biohazard site.

  Health

  Jul 15
  
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• Thunderstorm capable of triggering tornados headed for Edmonton region

  Conditions are ripe for the development of severe thunderstorms that may generate strong wind gusts, large hail, heavy rain and possibly tornadoes, Environment Canada said.

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  Jul 14
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• Deep sinkhole opens up in north Edmonton after weekend thunderstorms

  The City of Edmonton and EPCOR say Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits in recent weeks, as several thunderstorms have dumped massive amounts of rain.

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  Jul 13
• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.

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  Jun 25
• Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

  A weekend of torrential rain, followed by warn and sunny weather, has created perfect conditions for Edmonton's already health mosquito population to explode.

  Environment

  Jun 24
• Edmonton region to be deluged by 30-60 mm of rain — possibly setting a new record

  This month has been the second-wettest June ever in Edmonton and is now on track to break the record that has existed since 1914.

  Weather

  Jun 24
• Wayward dock and boats found 300 km downstream from Edmonton

  The entire dock, plus five metal boats chained to it, broke free from the shore on Monday when the river rose more than 1.5 metres and the streamflow doubled in speed.

  Weather

  Jun 24
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• Edmonton water supply alert lifted as stormwater pressure eases

  On average, Edmonton receives 69.9 mm of rain in June but Environment Canada said 104 millimetres of rain fell in the city over three days.

  Weather

  Jun 23
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• Mayor Knack urging Edmonton to conserve water amid heavy rainfall, wet forecast

  After days of heavy rainfall in the Edmonton region, pressure on stormwater systems meant multiple communities were calling on residents to cut their water use.

  Weather

  Jun 22