Calgary Flood Mitigation

• Below normal snowpack means low chance of flooding in Calgary this year

  It is the start of flood season in southern Alberta, but experts say lower than normal snowpack in the mountains means there isn't much threat of flooding in Calgary this year.

  Environment

  May 15, 2025
  
• Construction begins on $50-million Sunnyside Flood Barrier in Calgary

  Calgary saw more than $6 billion in damages and more than 100,000 people evacuated in the June 2013 floods, which kickstarted a series of flood mitigation projects.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2024
  
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• Calgary more flood-resilient than in 2013, but remains vulnerable on Bow River

  City officials said Calgary is 55 per cent more flood resilient than in 2013, which is expected to reach 70 per cent when the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir is complete.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
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• Big hole creating ‘expressway’ for Calgary stormwater

  An 'expressway' for storm water currently under construction in Calgary will help prevent storm sewers from backing up with water from higher elevations and reduce flooding.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2022
• Memorial Drive berm to stay up with temporary breaks added to help with traffic flow

  Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek said crews will be creating a temporary break in the berm on Memorial Drive Thursday morning to allow for some traffic flow this week.

  Weather

  Jun 16, 2022
• 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
• City of Calgary preparing for potential flooding this year

  High river flow season in Calgary is expected to start on May 15 and will continue until July 15, according to the city's press release.

  Environment

  May 12, 2022
• $744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of Calgary

  Premier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022
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• Council committee to receive update on flood resiliency and mitigation in Calgary

  Calgary Utilities and Corporate Services Committee will receive an annual update on flood resiliency and mitigation in the city on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Alberta government wants public input on Bow River reservoir possibilities

  Flood and drought storage projects on the Bow River were identified in 2017 as a way to improve the region's resilience against adverse water events, the government said. 

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2019