Red Deer County and Markerville Flood Study

Official title: Red Deer County and Markerville flood study engagement

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
Alberta gathered feedback on draft flood maps and reports for Red Deer County and Markerville. The study helps identify flood hazards so governments can keep people safe and protect properties. The engagement ran from April 7 to May 12, 2025, and feedback has now been used to finalize the study.

Why This Matters

Live in Red Deer County or near Markerville? These flood maps could affect your property insurance rates and what you can build on your land. If your home is in a newly identified flood zone, you might face new restrictions or requirements.

What Could Change

The finalized flood maps will guide development decisions in the area. Properties in identified flood zones may face building restrictions or require flood-proofing measures. Local governments will use these maps for land-use planning and emergency preparedness.

Key Issues

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

How to Participate

  1. This consultation is now closed. Feedback was collected through an online survey between April 7 and May 12, 2025.
  2. Learn more about this study and other provincial flood studies through the Flood Hazard Identification Program.

What Happened

Feedback from Albertans was collected through an online survey between April 7 and May 12, 2025. The input helped finalize the Red Deer County and Markerville flood study, which was completed in November 2025.

Key Documents