Current Conditions - Peace River, AB

Latest Weather News - Edmonton

• Flood watches, warnings remain in place as cleanup takes place across Alberta

  While the worst of the rain may be over following a massive storm that slammed into central and southern Alberta on the weekend, huge cleanup efforts are now underway.

  Environment

  Jun 29
• Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories village

  The Northwest Territories government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport and remains out of control.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

  Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

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  Jun 27
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• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.

  Traffic

  Jun 25
• Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

  A weekend of torrential rain, followed by warn and sunny weather, has created perfect conditions for Edmonton's already health mosquito population to explode.

  Environment

  Jun 24
• Edmonton region to be deluged by 30-60 mm of rain — possibly setting a new record

  This month has been the second-wettest June ever in Edmonton and is now on track to break the record that has existed since 1914.

  Weather

  Jun 24
• Wayward dock and boats found 300 km downstream from Edmonton

  The entire dock, plus five metal boats chained to it, broke free from the shore on Monday when the river rose more than 1.5 metres and the streamflow doubled in speed.

  Weather

  Jun 24
• Sunny skies return to central Alberta but flooding continues

  Central Alberta is getting a break from the rain but areas are still dealing with the fall out. High river levels and floods are posing a safety risk in some situations. 

  Weather

  Jun 23
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• Edmonton water supply alert lifted as stormwater pressure eases

  On average, Edmonton receives 69.9 mm of rain in June but Environment Canada said 104 millimetres of rain fell in the city over three days.

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  Jun 23
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• Flooded Alberta farmland raises concerns about crop losses

  Farming fields in low-lying areas across Alberta have become rivers and ponds after the continuous downpour of rain over the weekend, raising concerns about crop losses.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Mayor Knack urging Edmonton to conserve water amid heavy rainfall, wet forecast

  After days of heavy rainfall in the Edmonton region, pressure on stormwater systems meant multiple communities were calling on residents to cut their water use.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Town of Tofield floods after massive rainfall: ‘Never seen this much water here’

  Southeast of Edmonton, an overland flooding alert was issued for Tofield after two days of heavy rain turned roads, fields, parking lots and other low-lying areas into lakes.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Entire dock, with boats attached, swept away after heavy rainfall in Edmonton

  After a heavy rainfall, one might expect to see debris floating down the North Saskatchewan River — but one sight late Monday morning caught some by surprise.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Emergency alerts across Edmonton area as rainfall pushes stormwater systems to capacity

  So far this June, Edmonton has recorded 189 mm of rain — the most in more than 60 years — and more rain is expected before the end of the month.

  Weather

  Jun 22
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• Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims

  More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.

  Consumer

  Jun 19
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• Elks embrace rain ahead of home opener against Als

  The Edmonton Elks moved back into the familiar confines of Commonwealth Stadium this week, but they still couldn't escape the rain that has been their almost constant companion since early in training camp.

  Sports

  Jun 19
• Extreme weather driving sharp rise in Alberta insurance premiums

  Industry officials say the cost of home insurance in Alberta has surged dramatically as insurers grapple with mounting claims tied to natural disasters.

  Environment

  Jun 19
• Cleanup underway after ‘nasty’ Alberta storm topples trees, damages roofs and buildings

  A huge cleanup is underway after a nasty storm swept across southern Alberta on Tuesday, leaving toppled trees, ripped off roofs and a trail of destruction.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• Funnel clouds, landspout tornadoes possible across much of central Alberta

  Conditions will be favourable Wednesday for the development of funnel clouds which could become weak tornadoes, Environment Canada said in a special weather statement.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• Tornado warning downgraded as thunderstorm sweeps over Medicine Hat, southeastern Alberta

  The severe thunderstorm was over a rural area between Brooks, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, and was moving was moving to the southeast at 40 km/h.

  Weather

  Jun 16
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• 2 tornadoes touches down in Peace River region of northwestern Alberta

  Environment Canada confirmed a tornado touched down and said the storm developed suddenly, with no watches or warnings issued beforehand.

  Weather

  Jun 16
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat

  Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southeastern Alberta on Tuesday, with the possibility of large hail and a slight chance of a tornado.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan

  Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Popular hiking area west of Canmore closed because of rockslide danger

  Alberta Parks has shut down a large area around a series of popular hiking trails just west of Canmore because of the dangers caused by a recent rockslide.

  Environment

  Jun 11