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By Sheldon Spackman

50-80 mm Expected

Rainfall Warning issued for Red Deer region

Jun 13, 2022 | 9:29 AM

Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada say a prolonged and significant rainfall event is expected this week, with 50 to 80 mm of rain by Wednesday morning.

Heavy rain is expected to begin Monday evening and persist until Wednesday.

Officials encourage you to look to your municipality and the province of Alberta (rivers.alberta.ca) for the latest information and recommendations.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible, officials further point out. You’re also reminded to watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

The Rainfall warning is in effect for:

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• Camrose Co. near Bashaw and Meeting Creek
• City of Red Deer
• Co. of Paintearth near Halkirk and Big Knife Prov. Park
• Co. of Stettler near Big Valley
• Co. of Stettler near Botha and Gadsby
• Co. of Stettler near Byemoor and Endiang
• Co. of Stettler near Donalda
• Co. of Stettler near Stettler Nevis and Rochon Sands
• Flagstaff Co. near Forestburg and Galahad
• Lacombe Co. near Clive Alix and Mirror
• Lacombe Co. near Eckville
• Lacombe Co. near Lacombe Blackfalds and Bentley
• Ponoka Co. near Ponoka and Maskwacis
• Red Deer Co. near Elnora Lousana and Delburne
• Red Deer Co. near Penhold Innisfail and Bowden
• Red Deer Co. near Pine Lake
• Red Deer Co. near Spruce View and Red Lodge Prov. Park
• Red Deer Co. near Sylvan Lake and Stephansson House

Click here for the latest update on the Rainfall Warning.