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Alberta's River Forecast Centre : data

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Summarizes information about data collection by Alberta's River Forecast Centre.

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Alberta’s River Forecast Centre : awareness and communication

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this factsheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in ... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre (RFC), this factsheet explains the work that is done by the RFC to maintain awareness of weather and water conditions in the province to anticipate possible flood events, and how it communicates the risk of possible flood events that it has identified.

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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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Flood forecasting and warning

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how River Forecast Centre (RFC) monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to ... More ≫

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet explains how River Forecast Centre (RFC) monitors the weather, river conditions, and mountain snowpack to assess the risks of flooding in the province, and explains the different kinds of advisories the RFC may issue.

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Flood frequency analysis : North Saskatchewan River at Edmonton

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This study determines flood magnitudes for the North Saskatchewan River at Edmonton. Both natural and regulated annual maximum flood flows are examined in the assessment of the frequency of ... More ≫

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This study determines flood magnitudes for the North Saskatchewan River at Edmonton. Both natural and regulated annual maximum flood flows are examined in the assessment of the frequency of occurrence of future flood peak flow rates. Recorded flows and water levels within the North Saskatchewan River basin above Edmonton form the basis of the analyses. Several frequency distributions were applied to the annual flood discharge data and the most applicable distribution was selected. The results of the analyses reflect the most current information and methodologies available to determine flood frequency estimates.

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How do rainstorms cause flooding in Alberta?

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet looks at the role that rainstorms can play in causing flooding in Alberta.

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Ice forecasting and warning

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring ... More ≫

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This series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre outlines provincial flood mitigation efforts, including how the Centre prepares for potential flood events through monitoring and assessing weather, ice jams in waterbodies, highstream flows due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, and other factors.

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Ice jam flooding

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One in a series of factsheets produced by Alberta’s River Forecast Centre, this factsheet provides information on ice jams, explaining what they are, why they occur, and how they can affect flooding.

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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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