Advisory: Overland Flow Flood - Wood Buffalo
Updated May 02, 2026 at 10:05 HRS
Source: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Issued: May 02, 2026 at 10:05 HRS
History:
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- Alert: Apr 28, 2026 at 09:16 HRS
- Update: Apr 29, 2026 at 08:03 HRS
- Update: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:02 HRS
- Update: May 02, 2026 at 10:05 HRS
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has updated a Flood alert.
The ice jam causing water levels to rise on the Clearwater River is still in place. Low-lying areas in the community of Draper are experiencing overland flooding. The alert will remain in place until water levels recede to an appropriate level.
Area: This alert is in effect for the Community of Draper in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Affected areas (1):
- Wood Buffalo
Action to take:
- Everyone in the impacted area must prepare for a possible evacuation
- Residents in Draper are not required to leave at this time
- Avoid the river area
- For the latest information visit rmwb.ca/alerts
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