Overnight, Saskatoon received approximately 80mm (almost 3 inches) of rain in three hours. In some areas, it was more than 100mm (over 4 inches).

At this time, the initial assessment indicates that numerous locations throughout the city have experienced surface flooding.  As of 6:00 a.m., the City had received 50-60 reports of flooding on streets and homes.  Crews are responding to those flooded streets.

Storm water ponds on the west side filled past capacity.  The new sewage storage superpipes were filled to capacity and then overflowed through manholes to the surface with the pressure.  Combined these storage tanks have a capacity of 3.5 million litres of sewage.  The system worked as it was intended, but was overwhelmed by the intensity of the rain.

Numerous power outages occurred as a result of the storm as well, but power has been restored to those neighbourhoods.  Saskatoon Fire & Protective Services responded to 45 storm-related calls, such as downed trees and power lines, cars stuck in flooded intersections, and alarm systems going off.

If your street remains flooded, or if you experienced sewage backup, call the City of Saskatoon at 975-2476. While the City is tracking what areas flooded, you will also need to call your insurance company to report a claim if your basement flooded.