Update: City of Edmonton responds to heavy rains, flooding |
July 28, 2026
On Monday afternoon, another severe storm with heavy rain and wind caused significant impacts throughout Edmonton. The storm, which is the city’s seventh major weather event since June, resulted in temporary road closures, localized flooding, transit service delays and downed trees.
When the weather forecast shows the potential for heavy rain, the City of Edmonton and EPCOR work together to monitor conditions, prepare and immediately address emerging issues. Crews continue working to reopen roads, clear trees and debris, assess damage and clear water.
Edmontonians can report service impacts or issues to 311 by phone or by using the new 311 app. |
Road impacts
Some roadways were temporarily closed due to debris and flooding, but have since reopened, including Connors Road northbound, Scona Road southbound and most of 98 Avenue.
Closures are in effect for the following areas:
- Connors Road southbound under the Connors Road northbound overpass.
- Far right westbound lane on 107 Avenue at Groat Road
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Recreation facilities and City attractions
The following facilities remain closed until further notice:
- The Muttart Conservatory is closed due to flooding in the area, resulting in access issues to the facility. Conditions are assessed daily to determine when access can safely reopen.
- The Reuse Centre, at 6835 83 St. NW, is temporarily closed due to flooding. The centre is expected to reopen on Thursday. Check edmonton.ca/ReuseCentre or the Reuse Centre Instagram account for updates.
- The Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park is closed today. Staff are assessing conditions to determine whether the area can reopen later this week. The rest of the park is open.
- The Telus World of Science remains closed until further notice while repairs to flood damage are underway.
- Grand Trunk Fitness and Leisure Centre’s fitness centre is open, but the main pool, hot tub and sauna are closed until further notice.
- Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre at Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre remains closed. The rest of the facility is open.
Other impacts
- Trails in Mill Creek Ravine North between 93 Avenue and 98 Avenue are closed due to flooding. Before heading out on trails, check edmonton.ca/TrailCautions.
- ETS bus routes 500X and 511 continue to be detoured due to the road closure at Connors Road and 98 Avenue. Transit delays and detours were in place for routes travelling along 97 Avenue and Queen Elizabeth Park Road until Tuesday morning. Valley Line LRT service was disrupted Monday afternoon, but returned to normal operations late Monday night. ETS advises riders to plan ahead and give themselves extra travel time.
- Urban forestry crews continue responding to hazards, including broken, hanging and downed trees or branches reported through 311. Since Monday, July 27 at 2 p.m., forestry has received reports of 52 storm-related issues, adding to the 505 weather related issues crews and contractors have been addressing since Saturday.
- All City sports fields are closed due to water pooling and wet conditions. Residents are asked to keep off the playing surfaces to prevent rutting and damage. Check edmonton.ca/FacilityNotifications for updates.
- Parks and open spaces are oversaturated with water and susceptible to damage from bikes, scooters and vehicles. Residents are asked to stay off the turf as repairing this damage can be costly and time-consuming.
- The City continues to monitor conditions at construction sites and work with contractors to minimize disruptions and keep projects moving forward safely and efficiently.
- Edmonton Fire Rescue Services’ emergency communications specialists, or dispatchers, handled 67 calls for support between 1 p.m. and midnight. on July 27.
Infrastructure impacts
The vast majority of the City of Edmonton’s infrastructure has withstood this summer’s record-breaking rainfall. Permanent drainage infrastructure currently being built across major projects will protect key corridors against 1-in-100-year storm events once complete. EPCOR is rolling out a 20-year, $1.6-billion flood mitigation plan to strengthen Edmonton’s resilience to future flooding.
Gravel roads
During extreme weather events, gravel roads can experience rapidly changing conditions when saturated, often developing soft sections. Conditions can improve just as quickly as roads dry. Travelling on saturated gravel roads with heavy equipment can cause additional damage, so City crews wait until the roads are sufficiently dry and firm before dispatching graders. This approach helps ensure a safe and sustainable grading process. Inspectors are proactively inspecting grading inventory to ensure the City has a plan in place during and after weather events.
River safety
The City continues to monitor river conditions and assess any potential risks. The North Saskatchewan River is powerful and unpredictable. Higher water levels, swift currents, submerged debris and unstable riverbanks can create dangerous conditions.
If water levels rise to a point where areas become unsafe, City staff will post physical closure signs and provide trail condition updates online. Residents are asked to maintain a safe distance from moving water and keep pets leashed near the North Saskatchewan River and stormwater ponds. Learn more at edmonton.ca/RiverSafety.
Some facilities, including boat docks and launches, remain closed or have limited access while crews continue inspections and clean up. Check edmonton.ca/FacilityNotifications for updates. |
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