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Southern Alberta Flooding
Several communities in Southern Alberta are under a state of emergency after recent rainfall, forcing evacuations over worries of flooding.
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Electricity Supply Alert Updated Jun20 925AM Take necessary precautions. Lethbridge County http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemergby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:25:12 PM -
#Hwy744 incident: Range Road 221 to Peace River, Road Breakup, road closed, detour http://tinyurl.com/o4a2bycby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 3:27:05 PM -
#Hwy2 incident: South of Nampa to Peace River, Road Reopened, Activity Removedby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 3:27:06 PM
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High Streamflow Advisory Alert Updated Jun20 928AM Take necessary precautions. Parts... http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:28:36 PM
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Did you miss @Jill_Croteau's special series on Equine therapy? View all 3 parts of HOPE REINS here: http://bit.ly/1alFbElby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 3:30:44 PM -
High Water Level Alert Jun20 933AM Take necessary precautions. Cochrane http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:33:31 PM
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City of Calgary actives Municipal Emergency Plan. DETAILS: http://bit.ly/122yKTgby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 3:34:11 PM
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Please stay away from Cougar Creek. Emergency crews in area. Use call centre number 403-678-1551 #canmore #abflood #abstormby Banff Town via twitter 6/20/2013 3:34:36 PM -
RT @LethCounty: County has activated Emergency Op Centre in response to High Stream Advisories & Flood Watches along Oldman River downstrea…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/20/2013 3:34:42 PM -
RT @GlobalLeth: Alert from @AB_EmergAlert for 1000 County of Lethbridge residents without power; incl Turin,Iron Springs & Monarch.Fortis w…by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/20/2013 3:36:19 PM
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No imminent flood danger to Town of #Banff. Will update if situation changes but again, no imminent flood danger to Banff. #abflood #abstormby Banff Town via twitter 6/20/2013 3:37:48 PM
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RT @SmkDunn: County of #lethbridge has activated emergency operations centre in response to high water levels surrounding old man river.by Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/20/2013 3:44:54 PM
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High Water Level Alert Updated Jun20 951AM Take necessary precautions. Cochrane http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:51:50 PM
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RT @1allritetowing: Many roads in #Okotoks #Highriver #Blackdiamond area are washed out/under water. #ABRoads #ABFlood #abstormby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 3:52:18 PM
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Homes and businesses evacuated in the town of Black Diamond @GlobalCalgary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNNvl50CAAE_ajC.jpg
by David Boushy via twitter 6/20/2013 3:54:35 PM -
High Water Level Alert Updated Jun20 954AM Take necessary precautions. Crowsnest Pass http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:54:47 PM
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Flash Flood Alert Jun20 954AM Take necessary precautions. Foothills #31 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 3:54:50 PM
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#Hwy1 Both directions in #BC E of Golden closed due to washout/debris flow sites in Alberta. ETO undetermined @DriveBC #abroadsby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 3:55:25 PM
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Major flooding in the town of Black Diamond, SW of Calgary @GlobalCalgary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNNwD03CAAEEO1Z.jpg
by David Boushy via twitter 6/20/2013 3:56:38 PM -
RT @ab_emergalert: Flash Flood Alert Jun20 954AM Take necessary precautions. Foothills #31 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 3:56:41 PM
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BREAKING: The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer postponed due to flooding, rescheduled for Aug 10 & 11.by Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 8:15:13 PM
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City continues to monitor water levels to predict potential flood impact. Bridges & roads connecting the City projected to remain OPEN. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 8:16:09 PM -
Situation Update #2 from Town of Banff http://dlvr.it/3Y0HYpby Banff Town via twitter 6/20/2013 8:16:47 PM
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MRT @lethbridgecity: City cont. to monitor water levels. Bridges & roads connecting the City projected to remain OPEN.by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:18:26 PM
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RT @660news: Flooding in High River. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOrrWqCEAEw13A.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:19:56 PM -
Army called into help flood ravaged High River. Thousands already evacuated but numerous residents still trapped in homes and vehicles.by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/20/2013 8:21:25 PM -
High River Emergency Operations Centre relocated to High River Fire Hall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOsxQ7CYAEUiTD.jpg
by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/20/2013 8:21:53 PM -
Residents who have been evacuated and would like to register for reunification or other purposes can call 403-327-7117. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 8:21:55 PM
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UPDATE: Mayor warns Calgarians to brace for ‘significant’ flooding http://bit.ly/122yKTg #abflood #YYCby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 8:24:34 PM
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RT @BanffMayor: WHAT CAN YOU DO ? If you know ppl who are not on FB or twitter PLEASE call them - let them know what is happening read upda…by Banff Town via twitter 6/20/2013 8:25:46 PM
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Mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Elizabeth St, McRae St and N. Railway St. #Okotoks #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/20/2013 8:26:35 PM -
Situation Update #2 from Town of Banff http://dlvr.it/3Y0Mgfby Banff Town via twitter 6/20/2013 8:26:48 PM
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BREAKING: Mandatory evacuations ordered for Mission, Elbow Park, Stanley Park, Roxboro, Rideau & Discovery Ridge #YYC http://bit.ly/122yKTgby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 8:27:36 PM
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RT @shell_bach: @TownofSundre @AMARoadReports #abflood Red Deer River Bridge at Sundre http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOtgwdCIAA0-RN.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:28:54 PM -
RT @kelseytwn: Huge lineup of cars waiting to turn left, out of High River. #abstorm #twn http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOuRiUCAAErgzi.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:31:10 PM -
Town staff are notifying all residents and businesses affected by mandatory evacuation. #Okotoks #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/20/2013 8:32:19 PM
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We like to let you know what we know... Mayor & Fire Chief currently updating media on the situation. Stay tuned! #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 8:34:26 PM
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Road Closures: Riverside Dr, S. Railway St, Northridge Dr from Woodhaven Dr to Milligan Dr. 32nd St remains open, please use this route.by Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/20/2013 8:34:48 PM
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Only in Alberta. High river residents stranded downtown rescued by combines. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOwjfjCIAAf8_y.jpg
by Jill Croteau via twitter 6/20/2013 8:38:25 PM -
Co-op residents trapped rescued by combines. Unreal. #highriver http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOwwi_CUAEZoV6.jpg
by Jill Croteau via twitter 6/20/2013 8:39:19 PM -
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MRT @gazthefireman: 1 of the flood locations in #kananaskis on #hwy40. Crews also wrkin to clear sevrl rock slides. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOwOaqCAAAwwHp.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:41:50 PM -
RT @calgarycommute: #yycSE - Onramp from WB Glenmore to NB Deerfoot clsoed due to water levels. #yyctraffic #ABRoads #511Alberta #by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 8:43:19 PM
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If you are being evacuated, reception centres have been set up. Bring ID, prescriptions, find place for pets. http://bit.ly/122yKTg #YYCby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 8:50:24 PM
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Residents asked to minimize household water usage. This will decrease the amount going into the sewer system & lessen risk of backups #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 8:58:40 PM