Flood
B.C. Flood Warning Information
Updated on
Current situation
The River Forecast Centre has issued the following Flood Advisories:
- Flood Warning – Sumas River including spillover from the Nooksack River
Stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.
Areas of impact
- Flood Warning – Sumas River, including the potential for spillover from the Nooksack River.
River Forecast Centre – Flood Advisories
Recommended actions
During a Flood Watch or Flood Warning:
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers. Riverbanks may be unstable and dangerous.
Understanding emergency events
Flood advisory stages
High Streamflow Advisory
River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Flood Watch
River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Flood Warning
River levels have exceeded the river bank or will exceed the river bank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Links and resources
River Forecast Centre
Updates on current Flood Advisories in B.C.
DriveBC
Find the latest travel and highway updates in B.C. from DriveBC on X (Twitter).
Environment and Climate Change Canada
View active weather alerts for B.C.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for floods with resources from PreparedBC.