
Alberta releases flood update
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The province says most rivers flowing out of the foothills in southern and central Alberta have peaked or will be peaking soon.
The flood watch that had been in effect for Waterton Lakes National Park since Monday, June 13, 2022 has been downgraded to a high streamflow advisory, and high streamflow advisories are still in effect for many waterways across southern Alberta, including the Lethbridge region.
The Government of Alberta stated that there are no major flooding reports as of 3:30 p.m., June 15, 2022. The province also reported that water levels for all major rivers in the province range from normal to above normal.
“Flood peaks in major rivers are expected to move across the province over the remainder of the week,” said Lisa Jackson, executive director, Environmental Emergency Management Branch, Alberta Environment and Parks during a June 15 news conference. “Lingering shower activity is possible for the remainder of the day today before it moves out of the province tomorrow,” said Jackson.