Record rainfall drenches Edmonton as June sets all-time precipitation mark

Environment and Climate Change Canada says Edmonton has experienced an unusually wet start to the summer, with June setting a new monthly rainfall record and above-average precipitation continuing into July.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, 264 millimetres of rain fell in Edmonton during June, surpassing the previous record of 216 millimetres that was set in 1914. The agency says total rainfall for June and July has now reached approximately 360 millimetres.

The wet weather marks a sharp contrast to Alberta's typical summer conditions, which are often dominated by wildfire smoke and dry weather. Instead, repeated rainstorms have brought persistent precipitation to the provincial capital over the past several weeks.

Heavy rainfall has disrupted daily life across Edmonton, with flooding reported on several roads and traffic affected in parts of the city. Power outages have also been reported in some neighbourhoods, while several recreation facilities and the TELUS World of Science Edmonton sustained damage linked to the severe weather.