UPDATE: The Town of Peace River has cancelled its flood alert.
Officials added that water flows in the Heart River have decreased but there is still risk of ice jams forming within the boundaries of the town. While there is no longer an imminent risk of flooding at this time, officials advise residents to continue to be prepared for changing conditions.
The Town of Peace River has issued a flood alert, and an evacuation alert for the downtown area.
Officials said that there is a potential of flooding of the Heart River and surrounding areas. Officials have issued an evacuation alert for everyone from the Highway 2 Bridge to 104 Ave in the south end, including all of the downtown, and areas close to the Heart River.
Officials said you should:
- Prepare for a possible evacuation on very short notice
- Fuel your vehicles, gather important documents, medication, pets, and food and water
- Prepare to be away from home for at least three days
Updates can be found on the Town of Peace River’s website.
The reason for the flood alert is due to ice jams in the river. Officials said ice jams occur when ice blocks the river’s flow, causing water levels to rise rapidly, which sometimes leads to flooding. These events are difficult to predict and can develop quickly, with conditions changing in a short period of time.
