The Red Deer River is projected to reach its peak sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning according to the Town of Drumheller.
The volume of water expected to come through is remains 950 - 1,000 cubic metres, which is enough to raise the river by 10 feet.
“They’re still projecting 1,000 cubic metres per second of water in Drumheller. It’s been the same number at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and now 4 p.m., so we’re pretty confident that’s number we’re going to have to deal with. From where the river level is now to full peak, it’s going to rise about 10 feet. That 10 feet will not breach the dykes,” said Mayor Terry Yemen.
Much of Drumheller will be unscathed, but low-lying areas may see some water and the Town will be discussing the situation directly with residents in the affected areas.
“(Parts of) Newcastle, Nacmine, and other low areas will end up under water. There may be some residents affected, so the Town will going be door-to-door discussing options with them,” said Yemen.
Though not anticipated at this time, in the event of an evacuation, affected residents will be asked to go to the Stampede Barn.
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