Rocky View County is advising residents, especially those in western areas of the County, to use caution around rivers, creeks, and streams due to current rainfall and elevated water levels.
The Bow River water flows are expected to increase in the coming days due to snowmelt and forecast rain. Under the direction of provincial water management authorities, #TransAlta is adjusting operations at Ghost Reservoir to create additional storage capacity and support flood mitigation efforts across the Bow River system. As a result, water levels and river flows downstream of Ghost Reservoir may rise over the coming days.
Residents are asked to:
- Stay away from fast-flowing rivers, creeks, and streams
- Keep off riverbanks, which may be unstable and can erode without warning
- Keep children and pets well back from all waterways
- Avoid recreational use of rivers and creeks until conditions improve
- Respect closures
- Check properties to ensure culverts, drainage paths, eavestroughs, and downspouts are clear and directing water away from buildings
- Call 911 in an emergency
At this time, no widespread impacts are anticipated in Rocky View County; however, conditions can change quickly and localized issues are possible.
Rocky View County is actively monitoring conditions and will provide updates as needed. Residents are encouraged to monitor official weather forecasts and follow Rocky View County’s website, social media channels, Alberta Emergency Alert, and SAFE & SOUND notifications for the latest information, updates and advisories.