Weekend storm saw up to 133mm of rain in parts of Alberta
A historic downpour on the Edmonton region, dropping more than a month's worth of rainfall in just over two days. Elliot Knopp has more
Posted June 22, 2026 5:01 pm.
Last Updated June 22, 2026 7:38 pm.
Edmonton and surrounding areas saw a large amount of rain over the weekend.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Edmonton saw around 95 milimetres of rain, while the airport saw 73mm.
The heavy rain did cause flooding in some areas, which even made officials ask residents in and around the city of Edmonton to conserve water.
Elk Island National Park and Stoney Plain saw the most rain, receiving 133mm and 123mm respectively.
Across the rest of central Alberta, the amount of rain from the weekend storm was as follows:
- Villeneuve: 95mm
- Barrhead: 89mm
- Camrose: 68mm
- Hendrickson Creek: 51mm
- Edson: 48mm
- Lacombe: 47mm
- Vegreville: 45mm
- Whitecourt: 44mm
- Nordegg: 44mm
- Red Deer: 42mm
- Wainwright: 38mm
- Lac La Biche: 35mm
- Lloydminster: 33mm
- Slave Lake: 29mm
- Rocky Mountain House: 22mm
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