Spring Floods

River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly in yellow areas, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull in brown areas. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. (Screencap)

Low-lying parts of B.C.’s Interior asked to prepare for potential spring flooding

Areas with a higher risk of flooding include Chilcotins and areas around Prince George among others

 

Residents and workers for the City of Fernie, B.C., fill sandbags in preparation for flooding along the Elk River, where heavy rain and spring snow melt threaten to push the river over its banks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-City of Fernie

Flood risk remains elevated as B.C. enters ‘peak freshet’ over coming weeks

More rain is expected over the weekend

 

The BC River Forecast Centre issued a high streamflow advisory for B.C.’s Interior. (River Forecast Centre map)

High streamflow advisory issued for Cariboo plateau, Thompson region

Melting snowpack and forecast for rain prompts BC River Forecast Centre to issue advisory

 

Snowpack levels are at an average of 113 per cent above normal across B.C., leading to an increased risk of spring flooding. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)

B.C. spring flood risk ‘increased considerably’ due to colder than normal weather

B.C. River Forecast Centre warns that a prolonged heat wave could result in catastrophic flooding

Snowpack levels are at an average of 113 per cent above normal across B.C., leading to an increased risk of spring flooding. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)