Albertans have become acutely aware about the risks involved living near streams, rivers and lakes.
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has a Flood Hazard Map Application for the public to use: here
Use the interactive flood map
Before considering a home purchase, browse the map to be aware whether the property is located in an area deemed to be a flood risk.
Calgary Area Studies
- Calgary – Bow and Elbow Rivers
- Calgary – Nose and West Nose Creeks
- Cochrane – Bow River, Bighill and Jumpingpound Creeks
- Rocky View (County) – Elbow River and Lott Creek
Airdrie Study
- Airdrie – Nose Creek
- According to the map, a sizeable portion of the community of Williamstown is at risk of overland flooding from Nose Creek.
Part of Airdrie at risk of overland flooding
Hi We are thinking of purchasing a house and would like to know if it is in the flood zone. The address is 2339- 16A St SE- T2G 3S8, Calgary Alberta
Hello Kesang,
The interactive Alberta flood map is linked to in the main article for you to check any address you wish.
Hi Wondering if flood elevations could be shown on the interactive Alberta flood map. If not, where can elevations be obtained? i.e. Bow River flood elevations