Alberta Flooding

• Experts answer why the ice jam on Calgary’s Bow River

  Extreme cold and temperature swings in Alberta this week have created a somewhat unusual formation along Calgary's Bow River.  

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2022
  
• No major flooding happening at this time: Alberta government

  Environmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas. 

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2022
  
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• Floodwater on northern Alberta Metis settlement receding but emergency alerts remain

  Justin Gaudet of the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement said water is slowly receding, but an emergency alert is still in place after heavy flooding in the area five days ago.

  Environment

  May 11, 2022
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• 3rd northern Alberta community under local state of emergency due to flooding

  The Paddle Prairie Métis Nation Settlement has issued a local state of emergency due to localized flooding, which is also impacting two other communities in northwestern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 10, 2022
• Taber, Alta. breaks ground on constructed wetlands to aid with flood mitigation

  On Wednesday, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Taber East Constructed Wetlands project, which aims to prevent future flood damage.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2022
• Snowpack is above average for Bow River Basin as Alberta flood season begins

  April measurements from Alberta Environment and Parks show the snowpack ranging from 106 per cent above average to near record highs of 187 per cent.

  Environment

  May 12, 2021
• Alberta flood season approaching

  A first look at flooding potential as the natural hazard becomes top of mind for many Albertans this time of year.

  Environment

  May 11, 2021
• $9.8M of federal infrastructure funding announced for M.D. of Taber

  Flood mitigation efforts in the Municipal District of Taber will be receiving another financial boost.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Insured damage costs rise to $522M for spring flood in Fort McMurray

  An April flood that led to the evacuation of several northern Alberta communities caused more than half a billion dollars in insured damage.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
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• Alberta hamlet of Watino under mandatory evacuation order due to flooding concerns

  The alert issued at 5:35 p.m. said the Smoky River had high water levels.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2020