Meteorologists with Environment Canada have issued a rainfall warning for the Rocky Mountain House-Caroline region.

A prolonged and significant rainfall event is expected, with 75mm to 125mm of rain is anticipated by Wednesday morning.

Officials say rain showers will become heavy rain this afternoon and the rainfall will persist until Wednesday. Meteorologists add, in some locations, upwards of 150mm is possible.
Clearwater County residents are warned heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Officials are asking residents to watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

The Rainfall Warning is in effect for:

• Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
• Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepole
• Clearwater Co. near Caroline and James River Bridge
• Clearwater Co. near Rocky Mtn House and Crimson Lake
• O’Chiese 203 Res. and Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Click here for the latest update on the rainfall warning. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #ABStorm.