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
The wildfire danger in this area is now very high. Warm, dry, and gusty conditions are persisting in the area and drying out vegetation. With no rainfall forecasted in the short term, the risk of fast moving wildfires will continue to increase. Do your part to prevent new wildfires and report any to 301-FIRE.
As of July 14, 2025, Level 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions are 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 | Very High |
Fire Advisory in Place |
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| Flood |
Bow River |
Normal Conditions |
- |
|
Steep Creeks |
Normal Conditions |
- |
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| Drought |
Normal Conditions |
- |
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Last updated: Sept. 24 , 2025 1:15 p.m.