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At this time, the Alberta River Forecasters are issuing a Flood Warning for the High River area.

Residents may notice overland flooding north of Centre Street Bridge and the Lineham Canal in the coming days. This area is a part of the flood plain and is included in the flood mitigation plan.

Currently, the River Forecast Center is modelling peak flow rates between 400 and 700 Cubic Meters per Second.

The peak river flow is expected to happen between the evening of Tuesday, June 14 and the morning of June 15. The River Forecast Center will be working to refine the model further overnight. A more accurate prediction will be provided tomorrow, June 14.

Since 2013, the Town of High River has invested roughly $400 Million in mitigation efforts to protect our community from high water events.

Some of the mitigation projects include:

- Completion of thirteen dikes in different locations around High River
- Removal of the CP bridge
- Riverbank Armoring in seven locations around Town, including Eagleview and Centre Street Bridge
- Various outfall improvements
- Installation of audible alarm towers
- Installation of a flood gate
- The Town of High River is confident in the mitigation upgrades made to our community and is ready for any risk.

https://highriver.ca/news/update-jun...-flood-warning