Sheep River Flood Study - Community Input on Flood Maps

Official title: Sheep River flood study engagement

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
Alberta gathered feedback on draft flood maps and reports for the Sheep River area. The study helps governments and residents understand flood risks and protect properties. This consultation has now closed.

Why This Matters

Live near the Sheep River? This study determines which properties are in flood zones. That affects your insurance rates, building permits, and what you can do with your land. Even if you're not in the flood zone, knowing where water goes during a flood helps everyone prepare.

What Could Change

The finalized flood maps will define official flood hazard areas along the Sheep River. Properties in these zones may face new building restrictions or insurance requirements. Municipal planning decisions will use these maps to guide development.

Key Issues

  • Are the draft flood maps accurate for your area?
  • Do the flood study reports reflect local conditions?

How to Participate

  1. This consultation has closed. Feedback was collected through online surveys in two phases: November 30, 2020 to January 15, 2021, and December 4, 2023 to February 12, 2024.
  2. Learn more about this study and other provincial flood studies through the Flood Hazard Identification Program.

What Happened

Albertans provided feedback through online surveys in two engagement periods. The feedback helped finalize the Sheep River flood study. Final reports and flood maps are now available through the Flood Hazard Identification Program.