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 several hot, sunny days, the wildfire danger has climbed to high. This means that wildfires can start easily and spread quickly under current conditions. Report all wildfires to 310-FIRE.
Steep creeks and the Bow River have normal flows for this time of year, and groundwater levels are average.
On July 14, 2025, Level 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions will go into place to support TransAlta's planned maintenance work to the Spray Canal. As a part of this work, water levels in the Rundle Forebay will be temporarily lowered-- this is both normal and intentional. Failure to follow water restrictions can result in a fine according to Water Bylaw #39-2003.
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 | High |
- |
|
| Flood |
Bow River |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
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Last updated: July 2, 2025 3:47 p.m.