Rivers in southern Alberta reach peak after days of heavy rain, but no major damage reported
Rivers in southern Alberta peaked after heavy rainfall, but officials reported no significant damage. Approximately 100 millimeters of rain fell in the region, exceeding the monthly average for June. Localized flooding occurred, but the situation was managed without widespread impact.
- ▪The Bow and Elbow rivers reached peak levels after several days of heavy rain.
- ▪About 100 millimeters of rain fell, surpassing Calgary's average for June.
- ▪Officials stated that while some low-lying areas may still be affected, widespread flooding is not expected.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Bow River flows through downtown Calgary on Wednesday, a brighter day after a spate of heavy rainfall in the region.Todd Korol/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountWater levels on the Bow and Elbow rivers in southern Alberta peaked on Wednesday after several days of heavy rain that prompted weather warnings and raised fears of potential flooding, but officials said the wet weather ended without significant damage.About 100 millimetres of rain hit the region in just a few days, surpassing the monthly average of 80 millimetres for June – typically Calgary’s wettest month.
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