Heavy rains bring flood watches, warnings across Peace Region
Heavy rainfall across the Peace Country this week has caused many area rivers to breach their banks, and Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) has issued several flood warnings and watches as a result.
In the Grande Prairie area, a flood watch remains in place for the Wapiti River and its tributaries. AEP says water levels have risen 3-4 metres since rainfall began Tuesday evening. This has caused flooding in the low-lying area of O’Brien Provincial Park along Highway 666, just south of the City. The road between Highway 40 and Nitehawk was closed Thursday evening as flood waters crossed the Highway, but the road has since been reopened.
Some flooding was also reported near Magoo’s Landing, just east of O’Brien Provincial Park along the Wapiti River, due to the high water levels.