Town of High River downgrades flood warning to high streamflow advisory
Posted Jun 13, 2022 11:02 pm.
Last Updated Jun 14, 2022 1:12 pm.
The town of High River is now under a high streamflow advisory from the province, downgraded from a flood warning that was issued on Monday.
The announcement eases some concerns for the area which was one of the hardest hit during the floods of 2013.
Town officials were advised by the government’s River Forecast Centre late Monday afternoon that the rain is expected to increase levels along the Highwood River.
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In a statement, the town says peak river flow is expected to happen between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Residents are being told they might notice overland flooding north of the Centre Street Bridge in High River and the Lineham Canal, but they stress this area is part of the flood plain and included in their flood mitigation plans.
–With files from Tom Ross
