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  • Summer of storms keeps Edmonton-area festival organizers on their toes
  • 2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton — with more storms expected
  • Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologist

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Summer of storms keeps Edmonton-area festival organizers on their toes

While Big Valley Jamboree is still waiting to see how the weather turns out, other festivals in the Edmonton region have already experienced Mother Nature's wrath firsthand.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton — with more storms expected

Since the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation  — both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now — and the year is far from over.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologist

Edmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city’s wettest summer on record.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

A tale of 2 cities: Edmonton floods while Calgary bakes in the sun

Alberta's two biggest cities have had starkly different weather over the past month with Edmonton getting nearly 25 times the amount of rain that's fallen on Calgary in July.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

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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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible across Alberta, in Edmonton region Tuesday

There are several overlapping advisories for both severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, with storms expected to materialize in the late afternoon across central Alberta.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Monday thunderstorm floods roads, halts traffic and transit across Edmonton

Three waves of heavy rainfall doused the Edmonton region in quick succession Monday afternoon, flooding roads, downing trees and halting traffic.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Air quality warning in Edmonton, much of Alberta due to N.W.T. wildfire smoke

From hot and muggy to torrential downpours, it's been a dramatic few weeks of weather and now, a condition Albertans had hoped to evade has drifted down from the N.W.T.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton

A severe thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of rain quickly, flooding roads across Edmonton, including the Whitemud and Yellowhead, and prompted a high volume of 911 calls.

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Epcor mulls accelerated storm-water resilience plan after Edmonton’s record rainfalls

After a summer of floods, EPCOR and the City of Edmonton are looking at accelerating stormwater system improvements — part of a 20-year, $1.6-billion flood resilience plan.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain

Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Edmonton looking to improve snow and ice clearing policy

Among the improvements being proposed in Edmonton's snow and ice clearing policy is moving residential blading to a monthly basis, if needed.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions

Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Thunderstorm cleanup expected to cost City of Edmonton $20-$30 million

Edmonton city manager Eddie Robar says this is the first time in his current role he's seen the effects of summer storms cost more than in the winter.

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

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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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

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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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suites

Some of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.

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webwire.com /1 month ago

Keeping Edmonton moving: Inside the operations powering the Valley Line Southeast LRT

Edmonton is a bustling city of over a million people in Alberta, Canada. It is the northernmost metropolis of its size in North America. Since November 2023, the city has been enjo...

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kxan.com /1 week ago

Tropical Storm Edouard brings rain chances this week

After a rain free weekend, showers return over the next few days thanks to tropical moisture but temperatures only take a small hit. - Freddy Vela

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thetruckersreport.com /2 weeks ago

Where is everyone #5

Edmonton, AB for the night. Where's y'all at?

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edinburghnews.scotsman.com /1 month ago

Edinburgh weather: Edinburgh set for days of thundery showers as wet weather sweeps in

Anyone out enjoying the Edinburgh Festivals this week should make sure to pack an umbrella and a waterproof

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globalnews.ca /2 weeks ago

Edmonton homeowner takes snow plow damage frustrations to the street

A west Edmonton resident has erected a sign on the lawn of his home in the Patricia Heights neighbourhood, where he says a city snow plow caused damage this past winter.

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thebeaverton.com /1 month ago

Edmonton plans separation referendum to separate from Alberta separation referendum

EDMONTON – With the October 19th Alberta Separation referendum approaching, residents of the provincial capital have announced that they will be holding their own referendum to sep...

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globalnews.ca /1 week ago

Vehicle break-ins increasing across Edmonton, especially in west end and downtown

There were nearly 300 vehicles broken into in the west end and downtown alone in August, and in many cases Edmonton police said wallets, ID and other personal items were stolen.

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