Edmonton breaks June rain record with flooding, washouts

Edmonton breaks June rain record with flooding, washouts

June 28, 2026 6:31 pm MST.

Edmonton broke rainfall records, the most in more than 100 years, after a second weekend of heavy rain. Road washouts and flooding were reported in Edmonton and in rural areas near the city. Lauren Boothby reports.

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