Flood
Flood Watch for parts of B.C.
Updated on
Current situation
The River Forecast Centre has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the Upper Columbia, Kootenay River, Lardeau River and East Kootenay. Stay clear of these fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.
Flood Watch:
- Upper Columbia including tributaries around Golden and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)
- Kootenay River including tributaries around Kootenay National Park and the upper Kootenay River and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)
- Lardeau River (DOWNGRADED)
- East Kootenay areas south of Invermere, including tributaries around Fairmont Hotsprings, Fernie, Elkford, Kimberley and surrounding areas (MAINTAINED)
High Streamflow Advisory:
- North Thompson River including tributaries around Blue River, Clearwater and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)
- West Kootenay including tributaries around Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)
- Upper Fraser – East, including the Fraser River and tributaries from Prince George to McBride and Red Pass (MAINTAINED)
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.