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Downed tree on LRT tracks A tree fell on the LRT tracks between Holyrood and Muttart stations. (Darcy Seaton\/CTV News Edmonton) <\/p>\nUpdated:\u00a0July 27, 2026 at 7:05PM EDT<\/p>\n
Published:\u00a0July 27, 2026 at 2:40PM EDT<\/p>\n
A rainstorm on Monday caused flooding at Connors Road and 98 Avenue. Drivers were asked to avoid the area. <\/p>\n
A road in central Edmonton is heavily flooded after a storm on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Connors Road is flooded at 98 Avenue, just before the James Macdonald Bridge.<\/p>\n
The road is closed and police are asking drivers to use other routes.<\/p>\n
Edmonton road severely flooded by rain from Monday afternoon storm Connors Road in central Edmonton is heavily flooded after a storm blew through the region on Monday afternoon. <\/p>\n
The Valley Line LRT is not running between Holyrood and Muttart stations because a tree fell on the tracks, Edmonton Transit Service said Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Downed tree on LRT tracks A tree fell on the LRT tracks between Holyrood and Muttart stations. (Darcy Seaton\/CTV News Edmonton) <\/p>\n
The capital region remains under a severe thunderstorm watch late Monday afternoon, according to Environment Canada. <\/p>\n
It was under a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the afternoon when parts of the city were poured on.<\/p>\n
Rain pouring in central Edmonton Rain pouring in central Edmonton on Monday, July 27, 2026. <\/p>\n
Severe weather remains possible later on Monday, the agency wrote online<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThunderstorms will develop north and northeast of Calgary this afternoon and track east toward the Saskatchewan border. A few of these thunderstorms are likely to become severe producing large hail and damaging winds. There is also the risk of a tornado.\u201d<\/p>\n