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Some major roads are reopening, while others remain closed after a thunderstorm caused flooding in Edmonton.
Access to Yellowhead Trail has been restored after Saturday night’s downpour, but Groat Road northbound and parts of Whitemud Drive continue to be closed, according to social media posts from the City of Edmonton.
“Thank you for your patience as crews continue to clear debris and work to re-open more roads,” the city said.
The city also reported traffic signals being affected by the stormy weather, as well as flooding on Connors Road under the 98 Avenue bridge, 127th Avenue and 107th Avenue.
Hourly weather data from Environment Canada shows nearly 30 millimetres of rain fell between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Blatchford area, in central Edmonton on the north side. During that time, wind speeds averaged 39 km/h. The maximum wind speed was 84 km/h.
As of 11 a.m. Sunday, 20 areas are experiencing power outages, according to Epcor’s website. An Epcor spokesperson says power is expected to be restored by 1:30 p.m.