Friday at noon, The City’s Emergency Operations Centre demobilized as flood concerns for our community have subsided.

Since Thursday afternoon, water levels on the Red Deer River and tributaries have stabilized, as well as outflow rates from Dickson Dam. However, the Red Deer River remains under a high streamflow advisory by Alberta Environment and boat launches into the river remain closed.

“We continue to urge people to stay off of the river and the shore while the high streamflow advisory remains in effect,” said Ken McMullen, Director of Emergency Management. “The river has risen significantly this week, and we are seeing natural debris in the river such as fallen trees which pose a significant safety concern to anyone recreating on the river.”

The Lion’s Campground, which was closed on Tuesday, re-opened to campers Friday at noon.

For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/flood.

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From Thursday

Red Deer River levels peaked

Water levels on the Red Deer River have begun peaking, however the river remains under a high streamflow advisory.

“This afternoon we received information from the Dickson Dam and Alberta Environment that water levels have begun to peak on the Red Deer River, which is positive news and one factor we use when assessing flood risk,” said Ken McMullen, Director of Emergency Management. “Other factors we consider in addition to the level of the Red Deer River, is water levels on the Little Red Deer and Medicine rivers that feed into the Red Deer River downstream of the dam, how quickly snowmelt is occurring in the mountains, as well the precipitation our city and region are experiencing.”

Since Monday, the Red Deer River has risen approximately one and half meters. Some low-lying areas of the McKenzie Trail area saw isolated flooding, however no trails were closed or damage to park infrastructure occurred.

Residents are asked to continue to stay off the river and away from the shore while the high streamflow advisory remains in effect. All boat launches into the river remain closed, and barricades are in place.

The following amenities remain closed at this time:

• All boat launches into the Red Deer River
• The Lion’s Campground

The following amenities have reopened:

• Great Chief Park (both ball diamonds and Setters Place),
• The Outdoor Pool at the Recreation Centre
• The Capstone Fountain
• The Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play
• Outdoor sports fields

For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/flood.