NSR Under flood watch, people asked to stay away...

[Graffy91]

While severe flooding continues in southern Alberta, City of Edmonton officials said they’re keeping an eye on the North Saskatchewan River, and a flood watch was issued late Friday afternoon.

City of Edmonton officials said Friday that Edmonton, and the Town of Devon are under flood watch as of late Friday evening.

Officials said the river is expected to rise about 3.5 metres before Saturday.

The city is asking residents of neighbourhoods located lower in the river valley to move any valuables to higher parts of their homes, and to take any necessary precautions against possible flooding.

The watch came after officials said earlier Friday that they were keeping an eye on water levels, as the river was under a high stream advisory.

However, the head of the department said the situation is not expected to worsen.

Officials said earlier Friday that the water level was about four metres away from reaching a trigger point.

While the river is running high, Edmontonians are advised to keep away from riverbanks, and those using river valley trails are asked to obey signs and avoid closed trails.

Read more: http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/north-sas...#ixzz2WtqBT9w1

[Sooner]

Took a look at the 50th st boat launch. It has defiantly risen a lot. The boat ramp is about 20 ft inside the river. Not too high yet. My gauge is the little island you can see from the freeway bridge. When that starts to disappear, its getting real high lol.

[waterninja]

fished the nsr at herm till dark tonight and yes the river is high and muddy but nothing i haven't seen before. i'll check it out again tomorrow.
did catch a few suckers and one nice wallie.

[Graffy91]

Driving to work this morning over the Quesnell, it's into the tree line now people!