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Flood

Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to a High Streamflow Advisory for Central Coast

Updated on

March 18, 2026
11:45 am

Current situation

The River Forecast Centre has downgraded a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory for Central Coast including tributaries and smaller streams around Bella Coola, Rivers Inlet, and other coastal communities in B.C.

The River Forecast Centre is has ended the High Streamflow Advisory for North Coast including tributaries along the outer coast and inland areas including Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, and surrounding areas.

A Flood Watch (orange) has been issued by the River Forecast Centre. Check the River Forecast Centre’s website for latest Flood Advisories in B.C.

Affected area: Central Coast
Issued by: B.C. River Forecast Centre

Flood Warnings and Advisories

Flood Watch Downgrade

Flood Watch, Central Coast, (PDF)

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 riverbank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.

Flood Warning

River levels have exceeded the riverbank or will exceed the riverbank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.

Open Flood Warnings and Advisories