Wetaskiwin, Alberta is under a Yellow Rainfall Warning as heavy rain continues to soak the area, increasing the risk of flooded roads and washouts into the new week. Environment Canada issued the warning for the County of Wetaskiwin near Wetaskiwin, Millet, and Highway 2, and it remains in effect as of Monday morning, June 1, 2026.
The weather agency says an additional 30 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected through Tuesday, bringing storm totals to between 50 and 100 millimetres for most of the region. Some spots, especially east of Edmonton, could see up to 150 millimetres. The rain is expected to become lighter by Tuesday morning.
Current conditions in the area are damp and cool, with temperatures around 9°C and humidity at 94 percent. A north wind is blowing at 17 km/h. The Environment Canada forecast shows the rain will ease later in the day, but the ground is already saturated, making low-lying areas and roads vulnerable to pooling water.
The Alberta River Forecast Centre is watching stream flow levels closely as the rain continues. Officials are telling residents to never drive through flooded roadways and to keep an eye out for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts. Water can rise quickly in these conditions, and what looks like a shallow puddle can hide a washed-out road.
Residents can check road conditions before heading out by visiting Alberta 511. The County of Wetaskiwin also has an emergency management team in place, led by Director of Emergency Services Mike Zajac, to respond to any flooding issues.
This isn’t the first time Wetaskiwin has seen a major rainfall. Back in July 2019, the city was hit by what was called a one-in-150-year rainfall event that flooded the Automile and downtown. With a water table that was already high, the downpour overwhelmed drains and led to significant flooding.
Environment Canada says this weather system is a potent Alberta low that has brought rainfall warnings across most of Alberta, from Fort McMurray all the way down to Lethbridge. The province says it is ready to support communities if flood risks keep rising.
For now, the message for Wetaskiwin residents is simple: stay off flooded roads, watch for washouts, and keep an eye on the forecast as the rain continues through Tuesday.
