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Flood

Flood Watch ended

Updated on

June 1, 2026
11:45 am

Current situation

The River Forecast Centre has ended all Flood Watches in B.C. A High Streamflow Advisory remain in place for Upper Columbia and East Kootenay. Avoid fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.

Affected area: Upper Columbia and East Kootenay
Issued by: BC River Forecast Centre

Flood Advisories

High Streamflow Advisory:

  • Upper Columbia including tributaries around Golden and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)
  • East Kootenay including tributaries around the upper Kootenay River and Kootenay National Park, Fairmont Hotsprings, Fernie, Elkford, Kimberley and surrounding areas (DOWNGRADED)

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.

Open Flood Warnings and Advisories