July 3, 2026 Situation Update: Flooding and Residential Water Use Reduction

Although the weather has improved over the past couple of days, there is still rain in the forecast and the impacts of the recent extraordinary rainfall continue. City crews remain actively responding across the community, and residents are reminded that conditions can change quickly.

As we head into the weekend, we want to remind residents to stay out of all valley areas and off all waterways within the city. These parks, trails, and waterways remain closed until further notice.

Flooded areas, creek banks, trails, and water edges can be hazardous and unstable. Please do not enter closed areas or go around barricades. Whether you are walking, biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or simply exploring, these areas remain unsafe and are closed for your protection.

Residents are also asked to continue reducing all non-essential water use until further notice. While the weather has improved, the City's wastewater system remains under significant pressure, and additional rain is still in the forecast. Every litre of water that can be kept out of the system helps protect critical infrastructure and supports ongoing response efforts.

You can continue to help by:

• Delaying laundry and dishwashing whenever possible.
• Taking shorter showers and avoiding baths.
• Turning off taps when they are not in use.
• Postponing other non-essential water use that can safely wait.
• Ensuring sump pumps are working properly and discharge water away from your home's foundation and away from the sanitary sewer system.

The City's Emergency Command Centre (ECC) remains active as response efforts continue. We continue working closely with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), which has provided additional resources to support operations, including extra staffing for the wastewater treatment plant, as well as pumps, hoses, sand, and other equipment.

Response work also continues in flooded areas throughout the community. A trained dive team has been brought in to safely locate submerged manholes in the flooded area north of 54 Avenue, where water depths require specialized personnel and equipment.

If your basement has flooded, you should document any damage, contact your insurance provider, keep a record of costs, and complete the Camrose Flooding Impact Information Survey. More information is available under the Frequently Asked Question section at www.camrose.ca/flood.

Crews continue working around the clock to protect critical infrastructure, complete emergency repairs, and keep essential services operating. We are grateful to our staff, contractors, the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, and residents for working together to help our community through this situation.

For the latest updates, safety information, closures, water use guidance, and frequently asked questions, please visit www.camrose.ca/flood.