Flood alert issued for Peace River, Alta.; residents told to prepare for possible evacuation

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The area outlined in red shows where a flood alert was put into effect on April 23, 2026." width="620" />

The Town of Peace River issued a flood alert later Thursday afternoon, warning residents of the northern Alberta community to prepare for a possible evacuation “on very short notice.”