Flood
Flood Watch issued for parts of B.C.
Updated on
Current situation
The BC River Forecast Centre is upgrading to a Flood Watch for the South Coast (including Howe Sound, North Shore Mountains and Sea-to-Sky), Northern Vancouver Island, Western Vancouver Island, Central Vancouver Island, East Vancouver Island, the Central Coast (Kingcome and surrounding areas) and Fraser Valley-North.
Orange: Flood Watch
Yellow: High Streamflow Advisory
South and Central Coasts, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley North
Area of impact
- South Coast (including Howe Sound, North Shore Mountains and Sea-to-Sky)
- Northern Vancouver Island
- Western Vancouver Island
- Central Vancouver Island
- East Vancouver Island
- Central Coast (Kingcome and surrounding areas)
- Fraser Valley-North
Flood Watch
Recommended actions
During a Flood Watch:
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers. Riverbanks may be unstable and dangerous.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
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.