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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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BREAKING: Calgary Zoo closed due to flooding concerns #YYC #abfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 8:59:57 PM -
High River declares state of emergency, mandatory evacuations aided by army: http://bit.ly/11PG3JN #abfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 9:02:12 PM
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EPCOR asks residents to conserve water as a precaution. There are currently no water quality issues in #Okotoks. #ABfloodby Town of Okotoks via twitter 6/20/2013 9:03:02 PM -
RT @ABPremierComms: .@Premier_Redford statement on flooding http://ow.ly/meKmc #ableg #abfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 9:04:50 PM
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Flood Warning Alert Updated Jun20 305PM Take necessary precautions. Parts of Central... http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 9:05:14 PM -
High Water Level Alert Jun20 306PM Take necessary precautions. Rocky View #44 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 9:06:31 PM
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MRT @echo_bryanpass: Motorists contend with cascading water over #hwy3 by Crowsnest Lake #abflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNOdqR6CEAIaknF.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 9:10:40 PM -
RT @ab_emergalert: High Water Level Alert Jun20 306PM Take necessary precautions. Rocky View #44 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 9:12:10 PM
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Overland Flood Alert Updated Jun20 312PM Take necessary precautions. Black Diamond http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 9:12:49 PM
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RT @ABTransComm: #ABTrans surveys damage of #Hwy66 bridge over #ElbowRiver. Many repairs ahead. http://ow.ly/i/2pAvP #ABRoads #CalgaryCom…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:28:58 PM
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Emergency officials expecting crest of Oldman River after 5pm, could last 6 hours. We're live w/ latest @GlobalLeth @GlobalCalgary 5 & 6 pmby Mike McKinnon via twitter 6/20/2013 10:28:59 PM -
RT @cityofcalgary: Evacuation maps & latest video here: http://ow.ly/meSMy #yycfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:30:06 PM
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High Water Level Alert Updated Jun20 434PM Take necessary precautions. Okotoks http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 10:34:07 PM
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RT @AB_EmergAlert: High Water Level Alert Updated Jun20 434PM Take necessary precautions. Okotoks http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:34:39 PM
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The Trans-Canada is close to Canmore in both directions. For up to date road conditions visit http://511.alberta.ca #canmoreby Canmore Kananaskis via twitter 6/20/2013 10:38:59 PM -
Residents from Paradise Canyon who have been evacuated, please register for reunification by calling 403-327-7117. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 10:41:32 PM -
RT @ClearwaterRFRS: High water everywhere, several roads closed in the area including access to hwy 93 on hwy 11, please use extreme cautio…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:43:02 PM
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As a number of highways remain closed and conditions continue to deteriorate check http://511.alberta.ca before you travelby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:47:28 PM
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Dam Overflow Alert Updated Jun20 448PM Take necessary precautions. Willow Creek #26 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABfloodby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 6/20/2013 10:48:23 PM
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RT @AB_EmergAlert: Dam Overflow Alert Updated Jun20 448PM Take necessary precautions. Willow Creek #26 http://emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABemerg #ABf…by 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:50:12 PM
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RT @CalgaryPolice: .@lex_alta Please see here for a map of the affected areas: http://ow.ly/meTyx #yycflood #yycby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/20/2013 10:50:31 PM
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RT @CanmoreAlert: Email canmoreflood2013@canmore.ca if you evacuated and have not gone to a reception centre. Tell us your address and whe…by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/20/2013 10:56:24 PM -
600 people forced from homes in from hamlet of Bragg Creek: http://bit.ly/10BCIno #abfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 10:58:02 PM
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Update: Oldman expected to reach peak flow in Lethbridge around 8 pm at 2,600 cubic m/sec - similar to '05 peak. Will rise quickly. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 10:58:20 PM
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Map: Alberta river basins currently under advisories: http://ow.ly/meVfR #albertafloodingby Global Calgary via twitter 6/20/2013 11:02:05 PM
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Paradise Canyon evacuees pls call 403-327-7117 to register to receive updates on evac. Or follow us on Twitter for updates. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 11:03:06 PM
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RT @TownOfHighRiver: Mandatory evacuation issued for all #highriver residents. Go to the Recreation Complex in Nanton.by Francis Silvaggio via twitter 6/20/2013 11:05:37 PM -
Berms have been built around water & wastewater treatment plants and should be safe from flooding. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 11:07:38 PM
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Photo by Chris Daud: Turner Valley streets and vehicles submerged #abflood #globalyyc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNPTJXQCEAAGlGB.jpg
by Sarah Offin via twitter 6/20/2013 11:09:33 PM -
RT @LethbridgeCity: Berms have been built around water & wastewater treatment plants and should be safe from flooding. #yqlby Sarah Offin via twitter 6/20/2013 11:09:45 PM
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Residents are reminded to reduce water usage. This decreases flow into sewer system and reduces risk of sewer backups. #yqlby City of Lethbridge via twitter 6/20/2013 11:11:24 PM
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Great crew of volunteers keeping the lights on at our evac reception centre, thx for pullin the all nighterby Truper McBride via twitter 6/21/2013 5:59:42 AM -
UPDATED: MAPS of evacuated areas in the city of Calgary: http://bit.ly/12eP1jE #YYC #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:05:40 AM
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#Hwy540 incident: 64 Street West, Road Reopened, Activity Removedby 511 Alberta via twitter 6/21/2013 6:06:05 AM
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LIVE STREAM: Bow river live cam is back up until 5am MT http://bit.ly/15oTxOB #yycflood #yycby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:07:41 AM
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RancheHouse will be monitoring river levels all night, stay safe, check http://Facebook.com/townofcochrane for updates and directionsby Truper McBride via twitter 6/21/2013 6:17:47 AM
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Next crew of volunteers on duty, thanks for being there http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNQ3fvbCUAACrPR.jpg
by Truper McBride via twitter 6/21/2013 6:27:59 AM -
RT @kenneyjason: Visited evacuation centres at Acadia Rec Centre & Southland Leisure Centre. Lots of great volunteers http://yfrog.com/nytvrvpj
by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:29:34 AM -
Are you watching our LIVE stream of the rising Bow River? http://bit.ly/15oTxOB #yyc #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:39:50 AM
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VIDEO: @Jill_Croteau has the latest on evacuations underway in High River http://bit.ly/14mo2pu #abfloods #yycby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 6:42:04 AM
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Due to flood risks, @calgarytransit CTrain service is being limited: http://bit.ly/122yKTg #YYC #yycfloodby Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:08:57 AM
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MT @ReidFiest: Street flooded out at Riverfront Ave & 1 St SE. #yycflood http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNRHg41CEAAodjT.jpg #yyc
by Global Calgary via twitter 6/21/2013 7:38:26 AM