A heavy rainfall warning is in effect for Beaumont and all of Leduc County, as a slow-moving weather system is expected to drop 50 to 100 millimetres of rain through Tuesday, with local amounts possibly exceeding 150 millimetres. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Warning, saying some areas east of Edmonton could see the highest totals.
The warning was issued at 10:48 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, after some parts of the region had already recorded 60 to 80 millimetres of rain. Another 30 to 70 millimetres is forecast through Tuesday, leaving roads, low-lying areas, and river crossings at risk of flooding.
At the Edmonton International Airport, northwest of Beaumont, conditions Monday morning included rain, 9 C temperatures, 96 per cent humidity, and north winds gusting to 40 km/h. Visibility was down to five kilometres. The downpour comes after a remarkably dry May — Edmonton had received only five millimetres of rain the entire month as of Friday, well below the average of 44 millimetres.
The abrupt shift from drought to deluge is raising concerns about flash flooding, as parched ground may not absorb water quickly. Combined with above-normal mountain snowpack melting in unseasonably warm weather, flood risks are elevated across central Alberta. Premier Danielle Smith said her government is ready to help communities if needed, though she noted the current risk is not as severe as the 2013 floods.
Environment Canada warns that water will pool on roads and in low spots. Drivers should not attempt to cross flooded streets, and everyone is urged to watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts. Conditions are expected to improve by Thursday, with clearing skies and a high of 21 C.
