Camrose County‘s rural road network continues to feel the impact of recent heavy rains, with 14 roads still closed as of July 7, 2026, due to flooding or hidden damage, according to the county. Public Works crews have reopened five roads, but warn residents that many closures remain in place because floodwaters can wash out culverts or weaken road surfaces in ways that are not immediately visible.
The flooding was triggered by roughly 67 millimetres of rain late last month into early July. Environment Canada had issued rainfall warnings for parts of the county, predicting totals between 70 and 100 millimetres. Now, crews are working to inspect and repair the gravel road system that farms and families rely on across the sprawling 3,292-square-kilometre rural municipality, which is home to about 8,951 people.
Sections of Range Road 180 between Township Roads 462 and 464, and Range Road 193 between Highway 13 and Township Road 464 are now open. On July 6, the county reopened Township Road 462 west of Range Road 192, Township Road 460 between Range Road 190 and Range Road 191, and Range Road 182 between Township Road 484 and Township Road 490. However, a full list of closed roads remains posted on the county’s website, including stretches of Township Road 460, 472, 474, 480, 482, and 491, plus several portions of Range Roads 183, 184, 191, 192, and 204.
Public Works Manager Zach Mazure and his teams are stressing that barricades must be respected. “Please respect all barricades and road closure signs,” the county says, “even if floodwater appears to have receded.” Some roads are closed because of standing water, but others are unsafe due to damage to the road surface or to culverts that can be hard to spot. The county maintains a closure map online so drivers can plan their routes before heading out.
Inside the City of Camrose – a separate jurisdiction of about 20,801 people – Jubilee Park remains shut indefinitely because of high water. Other city parks and trails have reopened, but officials are urging residents to stay away from Camrose Creek. Fast-moving water, high levels, and weakened banks remain dangerous. The city has lifted residential water use restrictions after wastewater pressures eased.
County emergency and protective services, led by Sgt. Mike Kuzio, continue to coordinate response efforts. Residents with questions can reach Public Works at 780-672-4449 or email [email protected].
