With support from the Government of Alberta, the Town of High River is a leader in flood mitigation and emergency response, with world-class protection in place making it one of the safest communities in Canada.

Flood Protection and Mitigation

The Town's Renewal team has worked alongside staff and contractors on projects that make High River one of the most flood-protected communities in North America. Read more about Flood Protection and Mitigation below, and view the Flood Mitigation System Map.

Flood Preparedness

A family emergency and communications plan helps family members know what to do during an emergency if they are separated from each other.

The four stages of river monitoring are Normal, High Stream Flow Advisory, Flood Watch and Flood Warning. If a Flood Watch is necessary, residents will be advised to prepare and be ready. A Flood Warning means there is a potential emergency. Residents are reminded to sign up for Alberta Emergency Alert personalized notifications.

Provincial Resources

• Standard Definitions – River Monitoring
• What Makes Alberta Flooding Distinct
• Flood Forecasting and Warning
• Snow Does Not Equal Flood-Alberta’s Snow Melt and its Impact on Alberta Rivers
• How Do Rainstorms Cause Flooding in Alberta

Flood Protection/Mitigation Updates

• 2023 Flood Mitigation Letter
• 2023 Flood Mitigation Map

Media Releases: 2015-2021

• Council Awards Tender for Southwest Dike and 12th Ave Work April 21, 2020
• Interim Dike Spring Maintenance Begins April 20 Along 12th Ave SW
• Flood Risk Management Progress: Build it Back Better
• 2019 Flood-Mitigation-Handout
• 2015 Update on Flood Mitigation and Protection