City crews are working to repair damaged roads after heavy rain fell during severe thunderstorms that moved through Edmonton over the weekend.
On Friday around 7:30 p.m., a 45 km/h storm with damaging wind gusts, quarter-size hail and heavy rain moved across west and north Edmonton.
Then, around 2 p.m. Saturday, an even larger 60 km/h system that Environment Canada said was capable of producing a tornado that blew out of the west, creating typhoon-like conditions that sent drivers seeking shelter under freeway overpasses.
Heavy rains and strong winds toppled trees, damaged buildings and flooded streets and low-lying areas.
After the storm passed and the water receded, a sinkhole as deep as a three-story building appeared near the intersection of 130th Avenue and 107th Street in Edmonton’s north Lauderdale neighborhood.
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A deep sinkhole near 130th Avenue and 107th Street in the Lauderdale area of north Edmonton on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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EPCOR said crews responded Saturday after receiving a report of road damage. Crews cordoned off part of the area while working to stabilize the roadway and repair the sinkhole.
Workers at the site reported Monday that the hole measures about 12 by 12 feet wide and about 35 feet, or more than 10 meters, deep.
A deep sinkhole near 130th Avenue and 107th Street in the Lauderdale area of north Edmonton on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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A utility provider owned by the City of Edmonton said Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits recently.
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“Edmonton’s drainage system is designed to manage significant rainfall and protect communities throughout the city,” EPCOR said.
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“However, when exceptionally intense rainfall occurs over a short period of time, especially after repeated storms and already saturated soil conditions, the volume of water entering the system can temporarily exceed available capacity.
“In these circumstances, localized flooding may occur even if the system is operating as intended.”
Flood mitigation work has been underway in Lauderdale for several years, and last fall the city completed sewer and drainage upgrades in the area.
However, EPCOR said Monday that the area where the sinkhole is being repaired is separate from that work and is likely storm-related.
“We acted quickly to secure the area and ensure public safety, and our work continues to repair the large pipe that carries flows to the treatment plant,” EPCOR said.
“While there are improvements to the area, such as a new dry pond, the renovations where the renovations are being made are different from those improvements.”
A deep sinkhole near 130th Avenue and 107th Street in the Lauderdale area of north Edmonton on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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The sinkhole is one of several problems the city is facing in the wake of the storm. Some recreation centers and Telus World of Science Edmonton were forced to close due to flood damage.
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Here’s the latest news from the City of Edmonton as of Monday afternoon:
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Road impacts
The following roads have reopened:
- Whitemud Drive near 170th and 178th Streets
- Whitemud Drive at the 122nd Street exit
- Yellowhead Trail on 82nd Street, under the CN overpass.
- Yellowhead Trail west of 121st Street
- 111th Avenue near 158th Street
- 118th Avenue near 149th Street
Partial or complete closures remain in effect for the following areas:
- 130th Avenue and 107th Street: Roads and sidewalks remain closed.
- Exit 178 onto Whitemud Drive: Reduced to one lane until repairs are completed.
- Stony Plain Road near 154th Street (Valley Line West LRT): Sidewalk remains closed.
Temporary repairs have been completed at 83 Avenue at 104 Street, where a traffic signal was knocked out. A major renovation is underway.
Recreation centers and city attractions
The following facilities have resumed operation:
- Commonwealth Community Recreation Center; the aquatic center is closed for scheduled maintenance
- Central Lions Recreation Center
- St. Francis Xavier Sports Center
- Heritage Amphitheater
- Orange Hub
- Citadel Theater
- City golf courses
The following locations remain closed until further notice:
- the Peter Hemingway Aquatic Center at Coronation Park Sports and Leisure Centre; the rest of the facility is open
- The Grand Trunk Fitness and Entertainment Center is open, but the main pool is closed until further notice.
- Telus World of Science
- All boats are launched on the North Saskatchewan River.
City officials said Edmonton Fire and Rescue responded to a record number of calls during and after the storm, and city crews continue to clear downed trees and branches from roads, trails and pathways.
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Private arborists are also busy clearing downed trees from yards and private properties.
Arborists remove a fallen tree from a home in Edmonton on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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City officials said they are extending the eco-station’s operating hours from July 14 to July 28 to help residents dispose of debris left by the storm.
Over the next two weeks, the Eco Stations will be open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and the Edmonton Waste Management Center will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekends.
Residents may also bring storm debris/tree debris to designated areas at public recycling yards.
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