A high streamflow advisory, flood watch and flood warning has been issued by the province for several southern Alberta areas and forecasters are predicting between 50 and 70 mm of rain for the Bow River basin by Wednesday.
A high streamflow advisory is in effect for the Bow, Oldman, Milk, and South Saskatchewan River Basins and water levels could rise between one and two metres in the next few days.
A flood watch was also called for the Wallaceville area of High River, Crowsnest River, and Willow Creek and residents are being advised to be cautious and take appropriate measures to avoid flood damage.
Environment Canada put out a rainfall warning for Kananaskis, Canmore, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cardston, Fort Macleod and Magrath. The warning was expanded to include Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Foremost, Lethbridge, Taber, Milk River, Okotoks, High River and Claresholm on Monday afternoon.
Between 60 and 100 mm of rain is expected in these areas by Wednesday and Pincher Creek could see as much as 160 mm.
CTV Calgary Weather Specialist David Spence says Calgary will likely receive between 30 and 50 mm by mid-week.
Water Services says it will be monitoring conditions and IS lowering the water level of the Glenmore Reservoir to make room for incoming flow.
No overland flooding is expected at this time, but the high flow could prompt the closures of some pathways.
Anyone concerned about rising waters should contact their local municipal office.
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