Camrose County and the surrounding area are under a rainfall warning as a powerful spring storm drenches the region. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Warning for heavy rain, with the alert issued Monday morning as heavy rain continues through Tuesday morning. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall totals, strong winds, and a rising flood risk, especially in low-lying areas and near waterways.
According to Environment Canada, heavy rain will continue, with an additional 30 to 70 mm expected through Tuesday. By the time the system moves out, most areas will see between 50 and 100 mm of rain, but some spots—particularly east of Edmonton—could get up to 150 mm. By early Monday morning, some parts of Alberta had already recorded 60 to 80 mm, and with more rain to come, some communities may receive more precipitation over this storm than they typically get in the entire month of June. The rain is expected to become lighter by Tuesday morning as the weather system passes.
Strong northwest winds are adding to the trouble, with gusts up to 80 km/h possible. Wind warnings are in place for parts of the province, with gusts up to 100 km/h in some areas before easing Monday evening. The combination of heavy rain, wind, and warm temperatures is speeding up snowmelt in the Rockies, which could push even more water into rivers and streams, further increasing flood concerns.
Residents should be prepared for water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas. Washouts are possible near rivers, creeks, and culverts. Motorists are reminded not to drive through flooded roadways and to check Alberta 511 for up-to-date road conditions. Environment Canada urges everyone to keep an eye on alerts and to report any severe weather by emailing [email protected], calling 1-800-239-0484, or using #ABStorm on X.
The Camrose area has a history of flood hazards, and the province’s Flood Hazard Identification Program has mapped flood risks along 18 km of Camrose Creek and 6 km of an unnamed tributary. The Camrose Flood Study—completed in September 2021 and finalized in September 2024—provides detailed information on these risks, and residents can view flood maps through the Government of Alberta’s Flood Awareness Map Application. With the current storm, those maps may become a crucial tool for understanding which areas are most at risk.
