A severe spring storm brought powerful winds to Regina and across Saskatchewan on May 14, 2026, causing widespread power outages and significant damage to utility infrastructure. The extreme weather, which Environment Canada described as a rare event for this time of year, produced gusts reaching 98 km/h in the city and up to 115 km/h in other parts of the southern province.
According to SaskPower, the storm knocked out electricity for approximately 20,000 residents in Regina at the height of the incident, with 50,000 customers affected in the city over the duration of the storm. Across the province, roughly 110,000 customers lost power at some point, with 54,000 people without electricity simultaneously at the peak of the storm.
In Regina, neighborhoods including Cathedral, Lakeview, Normanview, and Whitmore Park experienced outages. Repair crews worked through the day and into the night to restore service, with work in the Dominion Heights area continuing until approximately 2 a.m. on May 15, 2026.
The high winds also damaged transmission infrastructure throughout the region. Near the town of Eastend, 10 transmission structures were downed, leading to a 31-hour outage for residents in that community. SaskPower noted that their crews were unable to begin some repairs immediately because the wind speeds exceeded the safety limits for the utility’s bucket trucks.
Beyond the power outages, the Saskatchewan RCMP reported several traffic hazards across the region, including semi-trailers that were overturned by the wind. Incidents were reported on roads near Belle Plaine, north of Regina, and west of Webb. Drivers were cautioned to remain alert as cleanup and utility repair efforts continued in the days following the storm.
