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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Big Lakes County
From: Big Lakes County
Issued: Apr 22, 2020 at 09:02 AM
History:
- Alert: Apr 22, 2020 at 09:02 AM
Area: Big Lakes
Description: A large amount of water from various rivers and streams within Big Lakes County is causing overland flooding of low lying areas throughout the County.
Excessive spring runoff is causing several rivers, streams and creeks within Big Lakes County to overflow their banks causing flooding of low lying areas. Several County roads are affected.
Instruction: Avoid rivers, valleys and low lying areas. Avoid travel through barricaded roads. Do not travel through flooded roads. Avoid flooded areas. Listen for further updates from Big Lakes County and follow the instructions that apply to your area. If you encounter a flooded road that has not yet been marked or barricaded, contact the Big Lakes County Office at 780-523-5955.