The Town of Beaverlodge faces flooding after more than 50 mm of rain fell in the area Wednesday afternoon.
Town officials said the rain began at around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Video footage and photos from residents show high water levels on Highway 43.
Beaverlodge, Alta., had more than 50 mm of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon. (John Packer)
At around 2 p.m., quarter-sized hail was reported in Beaverlodge, according to Environment Canada’s website.
By 4 p.m., 50.5 mm of rain had fallen and local flooding was reported in the area.
One town spokesperson told CBC News that many residents have reported flooded basements.
There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Beaverlodge, along with Grande Prairie and Valleyview.
At 4:33 p.m., Environment Canada meteorologists were “tracking a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to toonie size hail and torrential rain.”
Beaverlodge is approximately 500 km northwest of Edmonton.