During the high-hazard season, the Town of Canmore monitors the overall risk profile of the community by evaluating wildfire threat, high water levels, and drought/water restrictions. In the table below, you can follow the current status of the significant hazards in the Canmore area, as well as a summary of how those hazards are impacting or interacting with each other.
Use the information in the table to understand what actions you need to take and how you can keep our community safe.
Current Hazard Summary
After a wet week in the Bow Valley, Canmore's top-rated hazards are at normal or moderate-risk conditions. Steep creeks and the Bow River are expected to have normal flows for this time of year, and the fire danger is rated at moderate.
While conditions are favourable, the weather can shift quickly and hazard levels may change rapidly. Please report all wildfires to 310-FIRE and exercise caution in and around the steep creeks and Bow River.
To learn more about the hazards that the Town of Canmore monitors and what each risk or level means, click on the name of the hazard in the table below.
| Hazard | Status (Risk/Level) | Action | |
| Fire | Moderate |
Report all wildfires to 310-FIRE |
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| Flood |
Bow River |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
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Last updated: June 24, 2025 3:37 a.m.