Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlacePaddockwood SK
Event Start DateApril 14, 2008
Event End DateApril 14, 2008
CommentsPaddockwood SK, April 14, 2008. The Rural Municipality of Paddockwood declared a state of emergency after floodwaters rose more than one metre. Floodwaters covered main access roads leaving approximately 400 people stranded in their homes. Two families were forced to leave their homes due to flooding. Water levels receded within a day, but the flooding caused damages to roads and residential homes.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated6
Estimated Total Cost$0
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0