Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

The ice jam on the Peace River released at approximately three thirty this morning.The river is moving at a rapid pace and waters are rising. Ice break up in Fort vermilion is expected later this morning.

Mackenzie County continues to monitor the situation along with Alberta Environment and Parks. More information will be made available to residents as the situation develops.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

• High Level
• Mackenzie No. 23
• Rainbow Lake
• Fox Lake 162
• John d'Or Prairie 215
• Tall Cree 173
• Tall Cree 173A
• Beaver Ranch 163
• Boyer 164
• Child Lake 164A
• Hay Lake 209
• Bushe River 207
• Upper Hay River 212
• Carcajou 187
• Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

• Residents in low lying areas are advised to be prepared to take precautionary measures including preparation for evacuation if waters begin to rise rapidly

Additional information:

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