Posted: June 20, 2025
This weekend, Alberta is bracing for a major weather system expected to deliver between 50–100+ mm of rain, triggering flash flood risks and pushing river levels well beyond seasonal norms.
What We’re Seeing
Rainfall Warning in Effect
Environment Canada has issued warnings across the province. 
Bow River at Calgary
Flows are already well above normal for this time of year and trending upward again. 
📈 Active Streamflow Advisories
Numerous High Streamflow Advisories remain in effect for:
- Red Deer River Basin (upstream and downstream of Dickson Dam)
- Bow River Basin
- Sheep, Oldman, and South Saskatchewan Rivers
⛰️ Dickson Dam Outflow Spike
A sharp surge in water level and flow has already occurred below the dam. 
📷 Want to See It for Yourself?
Real-time footage and fresh stills from key river systems are available to all StreamSight subscribers. If you’re headed out or simply want to track river behavior during this event, now’s the time to plug in.
📍 Cameras are currently live on the Red Deer, Sheep, Clearwater, Bow, and more.
📰 In the News
The Weather Network confirms the system’s intensity across the prairies and urges caution for flooding and alpine travel. 
Stay alert. Stay safe. Stay connected to your rivers.