UPDATE: ENDED: Alberta Emergency Alert-High Water Level, Red Deer County

Update: April 25th, 4:00pm: The High water level alert has ended for Red Deer County.

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Update as of 2:44pm, April 24th: County staff are continuing to monitor and report river levels. At this time, the problematic ice jams that trap massive volumes of water appear to have dissipated but river levels remain high.

As of 3:00 pm April 24, the voluntary evacuation of Silver Lagoon subdivision is rescinded but the boil water advisory for Silver Lagoon and Red Lodge Estates remains in effect until further notice.

In some locations overland flooding is being caused by blocked or frozen culverts or sheer volume of runoff. Residents are advised to notify the County of any blocked or frozen culverts that are causing drainage issues or may cause issues in the near future.

The County has made sandbags available at the Markerville community hall and at the Spruce View Fire Hall for anyone who made need them.

Motorists are reminded they should not bypass or move barricades. They should also refrain from travelling on roads covered by water as there may be unforeseen hazards.

County staff remain in the field around the clock evaluating conditions and determining operational requirements.

Residents should continue to call Red Deer County Centre at 403-350-2150 if your home is impacted by flooding or if you find an unmarked hazard. Road closure locations and further updates are being posted at www.rdcounty.ca as they become available.

The County will also post notifications on Twitter as they become available

Update as of 10 pm April 23rd: The ice jam on the Little Red Deer River at Highway 587 has subsided and water levels are receding. Localized flooding of roads and property may still occur as river levels fluctuate. Highway 587 has reopened between Range Road 23 and Range Road 25.

The Cottonwood Gordon Hall reception centre is now closed. The voluntary evacuation for Silver Lagoon subdivision remains in effect. Sand bags are available at the Spruceview Fire Hall for affected residents.

Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water advisory for Silver Lagoon subdivision and Red Lodge Estates. Residents located within 5 km of flooded areas are advised to exercise caution with drinking water and to boil water as a cautionary measure. Information on boil water advisories is available at www.ahs.ca/eph Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Alberta Emergency Alert for Red Deer County Issued: Mon Apr 23 6:31 PM 2018

A substantial ice jam on the Little Red Deer River at Highway 587 is causing localized flooding of roads and property. Affected residents in low lying areas near Highway 587, including Silver Lagoon subdivision and Red Lodge Estates should take immediate measures to protect life and property. Residents of Silver Lagoon are under a voluntary evacuation notice.