Advisory: Flash Flood - Yellowhead County
Source: Yellowhead County
Issued: Jun 22, 2023 at 05:30 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jun 19, 2023 at 05:44 PM
- Update: Jun 20, 2023 at 05:42 PM
- Update: Jun 21, 2023 at 05:04 PM
- Update: Jun 22, 2023 at 04:52 PM
Description: Yellowhead County has cancelled the Lower Robb Evacuation Order.
The engineers have finished the assessment of the bridges and residents are safe to return to Lower Robb. Residents can return home but need to be aware of potential dangers and health issues both inside and outside their homes and properties. Fast-moving water may have eroded riverbanks and may collapse. Roads and bridges may be structurally compromised, please be cautious. Be cautious around high water on roads and on properties. Yellowhead County is in recovery mode, and there are still a lot of repairs to be done.
Area: Lower Robb was impacted by high river water levels and recent flooding.
Affected areas (1):
- Yellowhead County
Action to take:
- Avoid driving into flooded areas
- Stay away from riverbanks
- Do not go in any water
- Stay away from downed powerlines
- Follow official updates and instructions
- Call 1-833-334-4630 for information
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance