Department of Environment of Yukon

03/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/13/2026 15:00

Draft flood hazard maps for Ross River available for public comment

Published March 13, 2026

The Government of Yukon has released draft flood hazard maps for the community of Ross River and invites residents, stakeholders and interested members of the public to review and provide feedback until April 10, 2026.

The draft maps identify areas of varying flood risk and are part of ongoing work to better understand and mitigate flood hazards in Yukon communities.

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft flood maps online and share comments during the public engagement period. An in-person open house to present the maps and answer questions will take place on April 1, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Hope Centre in Ross River.

People can review the draft flood maps and learn how to participate in the engagement process at floods.service.yukon.ca/pages/draft-flood-maps. Public comments can be submitted online or in person at the open house event.

Having a clear picture of flood risk is crucial for helping Yukon communities prepare for potential flooding and lessen its effects. We invite residents to share their insights to ensure final maps for Ross River reflect both local and Traditional Knowledge. These maps will be key resources to support planning, preparedness and long-term flood resilience in the Ross River area.

Minister of Environment Wade Istchenko

High water has impacted Ross River in recent years. Accurate information about flood hazards provides real support to community planning and emergency response. Local input is valuable to ensure flood maps reflect on-the-ground knowledge and address community concerns.

Minister of Community Services Cory Bellmore

Quick facts

  • Draft flood hazard maps are developed using the best available scientific data and local information to show how different flooding scenarios could affect surrounding land and infrastructure.

  • To date, flood hazard maps have been completed for seven communities, which includes Carcross, Tagish, Marsh Lake, Lake Laberge, Carmacks, Teslin and Old Crow.

  • Residents and stakeholders in Ross River can review the maps and submit comments via the Ross River flood maps survey.

  • Feedback from the public through both online submissions and the community open house will help refine and improve the maps before they are finalized.

  • Flood mapping is partially funded by Natural Resources Canada, through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program.

Media contact

Tim Kucharuk
Press secretary, Cabinet Communications
867-335-2419
[email protected]

Erin Kohler
Communications, Environment
867-332-2805
[email protected]

News release #:
26-069
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