Caution | Service interuption

We are aware of a global Microsoft outage that is impacting access to some City websites. We are monitoring the issue and will restore full service as soon as possible.

Flood resiliency improvements since 2013

Flood resiliency improvements since 2013

Protecting Calgary's communities and investments

  • From all three levels of government

  • 2,210 additional properties will be protected to at least a 1:100 level when Sunnyside barrier is completed in 2026

  • reduction of the damage risk from a 2013 sized flood

Protecting Calgary's river valleys

  • 101 riverbank protection and riparian projects
  • 8,800 metres of Bow and Elbow riverbanks are now rehabilitated and protected from erosion

Upstream reservoirs

Glenmore Reservoir and Dam (Elbow River)

  • 2x capacity
  • New, higher and faster gates to control water flow
  • 2.5x more responsive
  • 20 million cubic metres capacity

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (Elbow River)

  • 70.2 million cubic metres capacity

Ghost Reservoir (Bow River)

  • Agreement in place between GoA and TransAlta until 2026
  • 70 million cubic metres capacity

Preparing for flood season

  • Investments in forecasting, research, technology and expertise
  • Faster response rate for flood protection and notification
  • Regular flood and emergency team training and exercises

Supporting and empowering communities

100+ community flood preparedness events, presentations and workshops.

Flood resources

  • Learn about flood resilience and tips
  • View flood maps
  • See daily updates on river conditions during flood season
  • Sign up for the newsletter
Learn more
undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null,undefined/null