Conditions have continued to improve over the past 24 hours, and overall flood risk has significantly reduced as water levels have decreased in all basins.
Overnight, the ice jam on the Heart River near 12 Foot Davis Events Park melted significantly and water levels have decreased. Flows remain steady and will continue to be monitored; however, we are not concerned at this time. We have pre-positioned equipment nearby in case there are issues with the debris that have come down.
12 Foot Davis Events Park will remain closed at this time. Please stay out, as it may collect water if any significant channel obstruction occurs.
At the Smoky River, the ice jam at the mouth has started to move into the Peace River and is steadily melting out.
The Peace River ice front is continuing its thermal melt toward town. There are open channels visible throughout the river as the ice is beginning to weaken. We expect the remaining ice to melt through tomorrow or early Monday, depending on weather.
Field observers remain in place, and the provincial ice team continues to monitor conditions closely, with alerts in place for any sudden changes.
An ice advisory remains in effect.
As the ice melts through town, water levels can rise and fall quickly. Please stay away from the wet side of berms, and off embankments until break-up is complete.
Thank you to everyone in the community for your efforts staying prepared, keeping tuned to updates, and supporting one another.
You can find updates on the river break-up here: www.peaceriver.ca/2026melt
