Parkland County has cancelled a flood alert for the Hamlet of Wabamun
UPDATE - Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:40am:
This alert is no longer in effect for the Hamlet of Wabamun.
The Hamlet's wastewater system has stabilized and wastewater restrictions are no longer necessary.
All residents may return to normal activity.
Preparedness information for future events can be found at https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.
UPDATE - Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:50 pm:
Heavy rainfall continues to push the wastewater system to capacity. Localized flooding and backups affecting individual homes and businesses have been reported. Continued excessive water use may increase the risk of additional sewer backups and flooding.
Area:
In effect for the entire Hamlet of Wabamun.
Action to take:
- Everyone in Wabamun must continue reducing all non-essential water use
- Avoid washing dishes, doing laundry, showering, and other unnecessary water consumption
- Limit toilet flushing to essential use only
- Businesses must reduce water usage and wastewater discharge where possible
- Stay away from creeks, stormwater ponds, and areas affected by high water
- All roads, sidewalks, and pathways remain open
- For updates, stay tuned to this page or follow Parkland County’s official Facebook page
ORIGINAL POST - Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 9:50 pm:
This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has issued a flood alert for the Hamlet of Wabamun.
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the wastewater system to capacity. The Hamlet has received reports of sewer backups affecting individual homes and businesses. Continued excessive water use may increase the risk of additional sewer backups and flooding.
Area:
In effect for the entire Hamlet of Wabamun.
Action to take:
- Everyone in Wabamun must reduce all non-essential water use
- Avoid washing dishes, doing laundry, showering, and other unnecessary water consumption
- Limit toilet flushing to essential use only
- Businesses must reduce water usage and wastewater discharge where possible
- Stay away from creeks, stormwater ponds, and areas affected by high water
- All roads, sidewalks, and pathways remain open
- For updates, stay tuned to this page or follow Parkland County’s official Facebook page
