Isolated storm causes localized flooding, possibly connected to house fire

A similar scene played out on a number of southside streets Monday, July 8, after an isolated storm poured rain in certain areas, and prompted some localized flooding.

Some parts of Edmonton were blasted late Monday afternoon by an isolated thunderstorm that left some roadways underwater, flooded some basements and is being connected to a small house fire.

For about an hour and a half Monday, heavy rains and hail pummeled parts of central and south Edmonton – not long after that, residents noticed water accumulating in some roadways.

City officials told CTV News they received a number of calls through 311 about the flooding over the afternoon.

After the storm moved on, crews began checking manholes in affected areas, to make sure they didn’t become dislodged, they’re also checking to make sure the flow rate is normal.

The city said the most affected areas were in the downtown, certain parts of Argyll Road and a number of locations on the south side, especially in the Queen Alexandra and King Edward Park neighbourhoods.

A spokesperson said during the storm, more rain fell in the affected areas than the drainage system could handle.

However, the after-effects of the storm weren’t all wet firefighters were called to a home in the area of 109 Street and 85 Avenue just after 4 p.m.

About 25 firefighters responded to the fire, no injuries were reported, and crews had to cut a hole in the roof to get access to the affected area – they initially couldn’t see flames, but dealt with heavy smoke.

Lightning is suspected to have caused the blaze, more than an hour later, officials said the case was under control.

With files from Jeff Harrington