Advisories and Updates
Rainfall can cause water levels in rivers and streams to rise rapidly. Alberta Environment monitors river levels and conditions that can impact those levels.
When conditions indicate cause for concern, Alberta Environment will issue advisories, watches and warnings.
Advisories & Warnings - currently in effect
Forecaster’s Comments - latest information about Alberta rivers and streams
Alberta Environment works closely with municipalities to ensure they have as much information as possible about changing water levels that could impact Alberta’s communities.
Alberta municipalities are the first point of contact if you have questions or comments about emergency response plans.
For travel advisories and road closures due to flooding, visit the AMA road reports webpage.
Related information
- Advisories & warnings- flood watches, advisories and warnings currently in effect in Alberta
- Forecaster's comments - analysis of current flooding and potential flooding, precipitation, and thawing events. Updated weekly by Alberta Environment's flood forecasting team
- Emergency preparedness tips - what to do in severe weather or flooding events
- Flood hazard mapping - interactive map of Alberta with details about flood potential in specific regions
- Travel advisories and road closures - Alberta Motor Association
- Water supply outlook for Alberta - summary of current snowpack, precipitation, river flows, reservoir storage and soil moisture
- Health advisories - Alberta Health Services information
In the News
- Rain continues in northwest Alberta (July 9, 2011)
- Heavy rain expected for northwest Alberta (July 7, 2011)
- Disaster recovery assistance available for southwest flooding (June 22, 2011)
- Province providing up to $25 million for Southern Alberta flooding (May 27, 2011)









