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Canmore flood risk mapping study

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The Canmore Flood Risk Mapping Study was conducted as part of the Canada-Alberta Flood Damage Reduction Program to prepare flood risk maps for a 20 km reach of the Bow River from the Banff... More ≫

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The Canmore Flood Risk Mapping Study was conducted as part of the Canada-Alberta Flood Damage Reduction Program to prepare flood risk maps for a 20 km reach of the Bow River from the Banff National Park boundary, through the Town of Canmore,to downstream of Dead Man Flat. This study is concerned with only surface flooding caused by open-water floods. Potential flooding because of groundwater was not investigated. A review of historical flooding int he study area indicates that recent flood events, including the 1974 flood, have return periods lower than five years based on the hydrologic assessment by Alberta Environment, Hydrology Branch. The review also indicates that ice-related flooding has rarely occurred through the Town of Canmore.

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Lessons learned summary report : River Forecast Centre lessons learned and partner engagement sessions

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This report presents the findings of a study to analyse the response of the River Forecast Centre to the widespread flooding in June 2013. River Forecast Centre partners and clients were consulted... More ≫

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This report presents the findings of a study to analyse the response of the River Forecast Centre to the widespread flooding in June 2013. River Forecast Centre partners and clients were consulted in order to gain a better understanding of what occurred in each community affected by the flooding, how affected groups and stakeholders responded, and what these groups have learned. The report is meant as a guiding document to be used by the River Forecast Centre to develop an internal action plan, and as a tool for engaging and influencing their partners and stakeholders on broader issues that could involve change in policies, governmental structure, and inter-departmental and inter-governmental agreements.

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River forecast performance measures development project : final report

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Presents the findings of a performance review study of a number of operational flood forecasting centres across North America, Europe and the South Pacific. The outcome of the study includes... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a performance review study of a number of operational flood forecasting centres across North America, Europe and the South Pacific. The outcome of the study includes important observations that will help assess the ongoing program in Alberta, and the suitability and effectiveness of hydrological forecasting models for Alberta watershed conditions. The observations are intended to provide best practices implemented in other jurisdictions throughout the world to consider for integration into Alberta.

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Weather forecast review project for operational open-water river forecasting

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The purpose of this project was to develop an understanding of the uncertainties in weather forecasting and propose a method of how the River Forecast Centre can manage those uncertainties when... More ≫

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The purpose of this project was to develop an understanding of the uncertainties in weather forecasting and propose a method of how the River Forecast Centre can manage those uncertainties when modeling rainfall scenarios and issuing flood advisories. Accurate flood forecasting requires accurate forecasts of rainfall amount, location, timing, and intensity. This project was designed to assess how well these rainfall forecast requirements are currently being met by the current suite of popular numerical weather prediction models, for extreme events in Alberta, and specifically for severe flood situations.

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