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A new approach to mapping floodways in Alberta

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Describes a new approach to mapping floodways and updating flood hazard maps being implemented in response to concerns of Albertans and to provide flexibility in how communities across the... More ≫

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Describes a new approach to mapping floodways and updating flood hazard maps being implemented in response to concerns of Albertans and to provide flexibility in how communities across the province address flood hazards. The new approach balances flood adaptation and resilience priorities and provides expanded flood hazard information to enhance public safety and inform local decision-making.

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Nisku and Leduc County - Blackmud Creek - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels for Blackmud Creek through Nisku. The study area includes a 12 km reach of Blackmud Creek. The design discharge for... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels for Blackmud Creek through Nisku. The study area includes a 12 km reach of Blackmud Creek. The design discharge for Blackmud Creek ranges from 16 m³/s at the upstream end of the reach to 78 m³/s at the downstream end. The study was prepared in March 2014. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Irvine - Ross Creek - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along almost eight kilometres of Ross Creek though Cypress County, including Irvine. The design discharge for Ross Creek... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along almost eight kilometres of Ross Creek though Cypress County, including Irvine. The design discharge for Ross Creek is 114 m³/s. The study was prepared in March 2013. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Carbon - Kneehills Creek - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 7 km reach of Kneehills Creek through Carbon. The design discharge for Kneehills Creek is 175 m³/s.... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 7 km reach of Kneehills Creek through Carbon. The design discharge for Kneehills Creek is 175 m³/s. The study was prepared in January 2008. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Red Deer (County) and Markerville - Red Deer, Little Red Deer and Medicine rivers - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer, Little Red Deer and the Medicine Rivers through Red Deer County, including Markerville. The study... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer, Little Red Deer and the Medicine Rivers through Red Deer County, including Markerville. The study area includes an approximate 50 km reach of the Red Deer River, an approximate 12 km reach of the Little Red Deer River and an approximate 17 km reach of the Medicine River. The Red Deer River design discharge ranges from 1450 m³/s at the upstream study extent to 1750 m³/s at the downstream extent. The design discharges for the Little Red Deer and Medicine Rivers are 419 m³/s and 283 m³/s respectively. The study was prepared in March 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Grande Prairie - Bear River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 20 km reach of the Bear River through Grande Prairie. The design discharge for Bear River is 104... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximate 20 km reach of the Bear River through Grande Prairie. The design discharge for Bear River is 104 m³/s upstream of the Grande Prairie water supply reservoir dam and 110 m³/s downstream of the dam. The study was prepared in March 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Drumheller - Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and Rosebud River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River through the Drumheller and surrounding area. The study... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Red Deer River, Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River through the Drumheller and surrounding area. The study area includes about 36 km of the Red Deer River and almost 2 km lengths of Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River upstream of their confluences with the Red Deer River. The Red Deer River design discharge ranges from 2290 m³/s at the upstream study extent to 2560 m³/s at the downstream extent. The design discharges for Michichi Creek and the Rosebud River are 68.0 m³/s and 276 m³/s respectively. The study was prepared in February 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Devon and Fort Saskatchewan - North Saskatchewan River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the North Saskatchewan River through Devon and Fort Saskatchewan. The study area includes about 17 km of river in... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the North Saskatchewan River through Devon and Fort Saskatchewan. The study area includes about 17 km of river in the Devon reach and about 18 km of river in the Fort Saskatchewan reach. The design discharge for the North Saskatchewan River is 5270 m³/s. The study was prepared in February 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Lethbridge - Oldman River - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximately 29 km reach of the Oldman River through Lethbridge. The design discharge for the Oldman River is... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along an approximately 29 km reach of the Oldman River through Lethbridge. The design discharge for the Oldman River is 3320 m³/s above the St. Mary River confluence and 3788 m³/s below the confluence. The study was prepared in January 2007. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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Eckville - Medicine River and Lasthill Creek - flood hazard study

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Medicine River and Lasthill Creek through Eckville. The study area includes an approximate 13 km reach of the... More ≫

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This study delineates flood hazard areas and determines design flood levels along the Medicine River and Lasthill Creek through Eckville. The study area includes an approximate 13 km reach of the Medicine River and an approximate 5 km reach of Lasthill Creek. The design discharge for the Medicine River downstream of the Lasthill Creek confluence is 249 m³/s. The design discharges for the Medicine River and Lasthill Creek upstream of their confluence are 174 m³/s and 75.0 m³/s respectively. The study was prepared in December 2006. Flood information available after study completion may not be reflected in the current flood hazard study report or flood hazard mapping.

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