A long period of heavy rain continues throughout Clearwater County.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), widespread rain amounts of 50 to 80 mm have already fallen with some areas receiving over 100 mm so far in recent days.

The rainfall warning is in effect for:

Rocky Mountain House – Caroline

• Brazeau Co. near Brazeau Dam
• Brazeau Co. near Cynthia and Lodgepool
• O’Chiese 203 Res. And Clearwater Co. near Sunchild Cree Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Minnow and Wolf Lakes and Elk River

As well as:

Nordegg – Forestry Trunk Road Highway 734

• Clearwater Co. near Chungo Creek
• Clearwater Co. near Nordegg and Big Horn Res.
• Yellowhead Co. near Cadomin and Robb

Officials note Breton Plots received 31 mm of rain on Sunday.

Additional amounts of 40 to 80 mm are expected before rain tapers off by Wednesday.

Officials say heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Motorists are asked to avoid driving through water on roads. Even shallow, fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle or a person away. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ABStorm.