Evacuation Alert - Draper

- Apr 28, 2026

Everyone in Draper should be ready to leave on short notice due to increased overland flooding

(Fort McMurray, AB – April 28) – An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Draper due to the potential of an ice jam flooding event along the Clearwater River. Water levels could impact egress and access on Garden Lane and River Bend Close.

Residents in the alert area do not have to leave but should be ready to evacuate on short notice.

Ice jam causing water levels to rise   

An ice jam on the Athabasca River near Fort McMurray is causing water levels along the Clearwater River to rise. The rise in water levels is being closely monitored on the rivers. Provincial river forecasters have issued an Ice Jam Watch.

Everyone in Draper is advised to:   

Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit

Make an emergency plan

Be aware and stay informed by following official and trusted channels such as RMWB.ca/alerts and Municipal Twitter (X) or Facebook

Download the Alberta Emergency Alerts App

Notify emergency responders if you are aware of vulnerable residents who may need assistance evacuating

Arrange with neighbours to advise one another of an emergency notification

Review your tenant and/or home insurance policies in case you need to use it.

Where to find emergency/evacuation alerts and information

Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App.

Go to the RMWB municipal website: rmwb.ca/alerts

On social media, follow the RMWB Facebook page and Twitter (X) @RMWoodBuffalo page for important community updates.

Other trusted information sources

Alberta Rivers - Check the provincial rivers website to find information on the status of all rivers in theprovince: https://rivers.alberta.ca/

Find all alerts, updates and more information at rmwb.ca/alerts  

For questions or further information, please call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663  