Calgary Flood Risk

• Calgary ends state of local emergency as flood risk recedes in Alberta

  A weather system the City of Calgary was watching will miss the city, prompting officials to life the state of local emergency.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2022
  
• Calgary business owners taking precautions as Bow River rises

  As the risk of flooding in Calgary remains Tuesday, local businesses continue to prepare. Some are even hoping the city will step in and point them in the right direction.

  Jun 14, 2022
  
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• City of Calgary monitoring flood risk as mountain snowpack begins to melt

  According to City of Calgary administration, the alpine snowpack is 20 to 40 per cent higher than average this year and officials are monitoring weather patterns for heavy rain.

  Weather

  May 24, 2022
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• Too early to predict southern Alberta flood risk despite above average snowpack

  The snowpack alone likely won't cause flooding, instead the snow typically intensifies a flood that's brought on by rain. 

  Weather

  May 1, 2020
• Plans unveiled for flood barriers in 2 Calgary communities along Bow River

  The City of Calgary has unveiled four options for a new flood barrier that will be built along the Bow River.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
• Flood risk for Calgary low despite rainy forecast: officials

  Despite the rain on the way, officials maintain that Calgary's flood risk is low.

  Weather

  May 23, 2017
• Calgarians told to be on alert as flood season starts

  Historically, the period between May 15 and June 15 is the time the city is likely to experience flooding.

  Environment

  May 16, 2017