On Saturday night (April 18, 2020), the Town of Peace River declared a state of emergency as a result of flooding in the downtown area.

Crews worked overnight pumping water with most the water now receding. Due to the success of the overnight pumping, the Town did not have to breach the dike.  Crews still have one pump working with others on standby near Riverfront Park as the the clean-up of debris continues on roads downtown.

Within the Town berms, temporary dams and road blocks will remain in place for at least 24 hours. Road blocks have been pulled back from the Heart River Bridge and it is now possible to cross downtown from the Heart River to the roundabout via 101 St. However, several road blocks remain in place along main street and throughout downtown near Riverfront Park, access beyond those road blocks is restricted.

Business owners and residents who live in the impacted areas may return, but need to speak with the RCMP at the roadblocks. The general public are asked to avoid the area.