EmergencyInfoBC tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2011-05-31://4 2012-05-15T17:25:02Z Movable Type Enterprise 4.38 UPDATE: High Streamflow Advisory, South Interior. Issued on May 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3259 2012-05-15T17:16:56Z 2012-05-15T17:25:02Z The BC River Forecast Centre is maintaining a High Streamflow Advisory for small and medium-sized rivers in the South Interior. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/ The BC River Forecast Centre is maintaining a High Streamflow Advisory for small and medium-sized rivers in the South Interior including:

  • West Kootenay and East Kootenay
  • Columbia
  • Boundary
  • Okanagan
  • Similkameen
  • South Thompson tributaries

Hot weather has persisted through southern British Columbia over the past three days as a result of a high pressure ridge centred over the province. The ridge is expected to move eastwards into the prairies over the next day or two. Another hot day is forecast for today through the region, with temperatures in the 30 ̊C range through the south east part of the province, and the upper 20 ̊C range through the Okanagan and Similkameen.


As a result of increased snowmelt rates, rivers have risen steadily throughout the region over the past three days. Rivers are still well below levels of concern, with most rivers running at near seasonal flows for this time of year.


River levels are expected to continue to rise Tuesday and peak on Wednesday or Thursday. The most significant additional rises are expected through the Boundary and Kootenay regions where the hottest temperatures are forecast to linger. Rivers, including the Elk River near Fernie, West Kettle River, Kettle River, Granby River, Moyie River, and Salmo River, are expected to approach a two-year flow level. This is below levels of concern for flooding, but may cause localized issues in low-lying areas.


The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as conditions warrant.

]]> UPDATE: Evacuation Alert for Indian Reserves 3, 3A and 4 (Marble Canyon) tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3245 2012-05-13T21:21:52Z 2012-05-13T21:26:41Z An evacuation alert has been issued for Indian Reserves No. 3, 3A and 4 (Marble Canyon) due to a wildfire northeast of Lillooet. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/ EmergencyInfoBC on Twitter. For the latest on wildfire activity in B.C., visit bcwildfire.ca and BC Forest Fire Info on Facebook.


]]> NEW: Evacuation Alert for Indian Reserve No. 3 (Marble Canyon) tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3244 2012-05-13T19:03:16Z 2012-05-13T19:14:45Z An evacuation alert has been issued for Indian Reserve No. 3 (Marble Canyon) due to a wildfire northeast of Lillooet. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/ EmergencyInfoBC on Twitter. For the latest on wildfire activity in B.C., visit bcwildfire.ca and BC Forest Fire Info on Facebook.
]]> NEW: Evacuation Alert for Regal Ridge Subdivision on Anarchist Mountain. Issued May 10, 2012 tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3233 2012-05-11T17:35:27Z 2012-05-11T17:43:44Z The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for 11 homes on the Raven Hill Road / Nine Mile Place due to the possibility of a water and debris flow cause by a breached earthen dam. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/
For more information, monitor the Regional District's website.
]]> NEW: High Streamflow Advisory for South Interior. Issued on May 10, 2012 at 11:30AM tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3222 2012-05-10T18:31:54Z 2012-05-13T19:16:08Z The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for small and medium-sized rivers in the South Interior including West Kootenay and East Kootenay, Columbia, Boundary, Okanagan, Similkameen and South Thompson tributaries. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/
  • West Kootenay and East Kootenay
  • Columbia
  • Boundary
  • Okanagan
  • Similkameen
  • South Thompson tributaries

A few days of warmer weather earlier this week has seen a transition in mountain snowpacks from accumulating snow to melting snow. Snow melt rates over the past few days have been moderate, and have led to rising trends in most rivers through the region.

A strong high pressure ridge is forecast to develop across British Columbia over the coming few days, and remain until the early part of next week. Temperatures are expected to rise dramatically over this period. Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures in the mid- to upper 20's Saturday through Monday or Tuesday for the South Interior.

River levels are expected to rise in response to rapid snowmelt over this period. The rising trend is expected to persist through the weekend and into next week, with peak river levels on small to medium-sized rivers expected to be reached on Monday or Tuesday.

The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as conditions warrant.
]]> Evacuation Alert issued for the Community of Tulameen on April 25, 2012 tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2012://4.3111 2012-04-26T01:25:55Z 2012-05-03T15:39:51Z An evacuation alert was issued to the Community of Tulameen by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen on Wednesday April 25, 2012. Officials provided notice to residents that they may be required to evacuate due to rising ground water caused by this year's spring thaw. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/ Vanessa Sutton 12.00

An evacuation alert was issued to the Community of Tulameen by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen on Wednesday April 25, 2012.

Officials provided notice to residents that they may be required to evacuate due to rising ground water caused by this year's spring thaw. All residents should be prepared to leave on very short notice if the order is given. Plans should include the removal of valuables and important documents.

A Registration and Reception Centre is available in Princeton for those who are affected by the rising water.

Residents will be contacted locally should the situation change.The public can also access the RDOS website which contains the most current information.

For Media enquiries contact (250) 490 - 0237.

]]> ONGOING EVACUATION: District of Lillooet on Dec. 15, 2011 tag:www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca,2011://4.2590 2011-12-15T19:16:39Z 2012-04-27T22:45:28Z Ongoing evacuation alert regarding Mountain View Road emergency in Lillooet, B.C. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/ District of Lillooet.
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