A Brief Chronology
Sunday, June 27
- 2am: John Walter receives a phone call at 2am from Rocky Mountain House stating that the river had risen. “My God, Edmonton, look out; the river is up 20 feet and still jumping!”
- 6am: River begins to rise in Edmonton. John Walter contacts Mayor William T. Henry who has the police and fire department spread a flood warning and prepare for evacuation.
- 6pm: Water from the North Saskatchewan River has climbed over banks and is creeping into homes built near the river.
Monday, June 28
- 3:30am: The North Saskatchewan River has climbed 17 feet and is rising approximately 1 foot every hour.
- 11am: The North Saskatchewan River has risen 24 feet and the City puts out a call for help with evacuation and relief.
“Work Relief Went All Day Without Stop”
Edmonton Bulletin June 29, 1915, page 1“Woman And Four Children Rescued By A Policeman”
Edmonton Bulletin June 29, 1915, page 1 - noon: The Low Level Bridge is closed to all traffic.
- 10pm: The City Power Plant is flooded and as a result there is no power for Edmonton.
“Thank You”
Edmonton Bulletin June 29, 1915, page 1“Power Plant In Danger”
Edmonton Bulletin June 29, 1915, page 1 - 11:30pm: The City Pumping Plant is closed. As a result there is no drinking water available for Edmontonians.
- midnight: Debris from the North Saskatchewan River is higher than the railings of the Low Level Bridge.
“Saskatchewan River Was 24 Feet Above Low Water Mark Last Night”
Edmonton Bulletin Morning Edition, June 28, 1915, page 1
Tuesday, June 29
- 3am: The North Saskatchewan River peaks at over 45 feet (10 meters) above the low water mark.
- 9:30am: Part of the City Power Plant is refired.
- 10:30pm: All power is restored to Edmonton.
Wednesday, June 30
- 3am: The river has dropped 20 feet.
- 7am: Water is once again available, though it is very silty.
"Boil The Water"
Edmonton Bulletin July 1, 1915, page 1
Tuesday, July 6
- Most of the flood victims are expected to be able to return to their homes.
"Flood Victims Back In Homes"
Edmonton Bulletin July 2, 1915, page 1