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Edmonton’s Rain Records and Tornado Threat | Edmonton News
Edmonton’s summer is turning into a wet nightmare, smashing rainfall records with over 500mm already dumped—more than the 1953 record—and July alone nearly matches its own 1901 high. Flooded roads, closed parks, and water-damaged landmarks like the Muttart Conservatory show the human cost. While Calgary stays dry, Edmonton’s relentless storms are dubbed the “Edmonton storm train,” fueled by saturated ground. Meanwhile, Alberta braces for more chaos: 27 tornadoes this season, including a damaging EF-3, and the count could shatter the 1982 record. With a moist start and a powerful jet stream…
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