Note: This story has been updated since it was first posted online to include additional information from the Town of Ponoka.
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Areas of downtown Ponoka flooded for a few hours on Friday, June 20, after a flash rain storm.
By about 4:30 p.m., 50 Ave. was underwater.
Some residents reported briefly losing power.
According to the Town of Ponoka, the accumulation of rainwater at the downtown intersection was due to the large volume of rain that fell in a very short period of time.
"The water receded soon after. During major storm events as happened on Friday, roadways are built to act as additional storage for water until it can drain away through the storm water system," said Sandra Smith, communications manager for the town.
"This is not a recurring issue. We have received no reports of nearby properties being impacted by the water."
Environment Canada issued a thunderstorm warning for Central Alberta, including Ponoka County, on June 18.
According to Environment Canada, Lacombe (the closest data station) received 9.1 mm of rain on June 20.
Ponoka County near Crestomere, Rimbey, Bluffton and Hoadley are now under a frost advisory, as of 3:51 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
Patchy frost is expected to develop as temperatures drop to near zero in the region.
