Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceEckville, Lacombe, Paddle River, Fort Vermilion, and Peace River AB
Event Start DateJuly 12, 2011
Event End DateJuly 14, 2011
CommentsEckville, Paddle River, Fort Vermilion, and Peace River AB, July 12-14, 2011. According to the AB River Forecast Centre, water levels on the Peace River exceed 1 in 100 year event levels near Fort Vermilion. The region was divided into three segments to facilitate emergency response. All of 'Area A' included all of the low-lying areas, and was placed under immediate evacuation order. On July 12, there were approximately 100 flooded homes in Eckville and 700 homes were without electricity or phone services. Roads and highways were significantly damaged.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated156
Estimated Total Cost$0
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected700
Magnitude0.0