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Edmonton's Record Rain Triggers $256 M Damage, Flood Mitigation Plan

7/31/2026

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Edmonton recorded 503.7 mm of rain by late July 2026, making 2026 the city’s third-wettest year after 1900 (745.1 mm) and 1901 (699 mm).
Storms flooded roads, closed Yellowhead Trail and Whitemud Drive, cut power to 37,700 customers and cancelled a Post Malone concert.
June storms caused $26 million uninsurable loss and $230 million insured damage, prompting the city to seek up to 90 percent HARP reimbursement and EPCOR to fund a $1.6 billion, 20-year flood-mitigation program.

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Edmonton recorded 503.7 mm of rain by late July 2026, making 2026 the city’s third-wettest year after 1900 (745.1 mm) and 1901 (699 mm).
Storms flooded roads, closed Yellowhead Trail and Whitemud Drive, cut power to 37,700 customers and cancelled a Post Malone concert.
June storms caused $26 million uninsurable loss and $230 million insured damage, prompting the city to seek up to 90 percent HARP reimbursement and EPCOR to fund a $1.6 billion, 20-year flood-mitigation program.