Floods

Flood maps are important tools for community planning and government decision-making. They can be used by communities, governments and residents to support community land use planning, guide flood mitigation activities, prepare for emergencies, improve public safety, and increase public awareness about flood risk.

Community governments in at-risk communities should have a flooding hazard specific plan as part of Community Emergency Plans.

Bulletins updating on water levels, water flow, and snow monitoring.

A summary of snow survey data can be found in each year’s NWT spring water level outlook. This outlook includes a summary of each year's snow survey data and includes snow survey data from neighbouring jurisdictions for shared basins (e.g. Slave River, Hay River, Liard River and Peel River).

Learn what to do before, during, and after floods.