![]() ![]() "If we have another big storm after this one, then we've got to start looking at flood concerns."įor now, Brittain said to expect some swollen rivers, with high water levels coming into Calgary from both the Bow and Elbow rivers. ![]() So it could actually really turn things around for our growing season."Ĭonditions which led to major flooding in parts of the province in 2013 were caused by both a higher amount of rainfall (over 300 mm in parts of the province) and concurrent storms close together, said Brittain. "It looks like it's going to be a million-dollar rain for agricultural producers in southern Alberta. #abstorm /IyXvCl6KhG- Alberta farmers fearful that another drought like last year's could be repeated, Brittain said the heavy rainfall will bring some reassurance. Overall, this will serve to continue bringing drought relief across much of Alberta - especially in the southwest.Swollen rivers coming out of the Rockies and minor river and overland flooding will be possible in places. " exceptional drought in southern Alberta, that actually gives us quite a good buffer against major flooding right now." That's because historical dry conditions across the southern part of the province have led to a lower than average water table, said Brittain, leaving substantial room in the ground for moisture to be absorbed. Kyle Brittain, the Alberta bureau chief for the Weather Network, said that while this week's prolonged rainfall could put the province past its typical monthly average for June, he doesn't expect it to cause severe flooding. Rainfall warnings are also in effect for Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, Red Deer, Nordegg, Rocky Mountain House, Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Okotoks, High River and Claresholm. In a warning issued by Environment Canada Monday morning, the agency says prolonged and significant rainfall event will bring 75 to 125 mm of rain by Wednesday morning in the Calgary area. Alberta's seasonal 'June monsoon' is expected to be kicked into high gear Monday afternoon, with Environment Canada issuing warnings for heavy rainfall across much of the southern part of the province, including Banff National Park, Kananaskis and Calgary. ![]()
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