“We have bad news if you were planning to access the river this weekend – we have issued a boating advisory again for the Bow and Elbow rivers due to higher than expected flow rates. Please stay off these rivers until conditions return to lower levels and the advisory is lifted.
No flooding over riverbanks is expected, however, flows on the Bow and Elbow are expected to increase significantly due to anticipated precipitation. This will make conditions on and near the rivers more dangerous.
If you are near the rivers, please:
✅ Stay safe around river banks as the fast-moving water can cause erosion and destabilization of river banks.
✅ Warn your children about the dangers of fast-moving water, particularly if you live near the river.
✅ Cyclists and pedestrians should watch for low-lying areas where the river can submerge the pathways
✅ Keep pets away from fast moving water.
✅ Remove lawn furniture and other portable items off the river bank.
River conditions are unpredictable this time of year and can change without warning such as when we experience sudden thunderstorms that result in rapid, short duration increases in flow. Visit calgary.ca/watersafety and monitor flow levels at rivers.alberta.ca”.
