Flood warnings, evacuation alerts issued in southeastern B.C.
Officials warned residents to be ready to leave on short notice as up to 80 millimetres of rain could fall across the Kootenay region, officials said.
- On Saturday, Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for Alberta and British Columbia as a potent low pressure system brings moderate to heavy rain through Wednesday.
- Forecasts indicate between 50 millimetres and 100 millimetres of rain from Fort McMurray to Lethbridge, while southeastern British Columbia's Kootenay region could receive up to 80 millimetres over the next five days.
- Alberta River Basins issued flood watches for the Bow River and Pipestone River, while communities including Banff, Canmore, and Calgary have posted warnings about rising waterways.
- Premier Danielle Smith told her provincewide radio show on Saturday that her government is ready to help communities facing flood risk, which she says isn't at the same level as 2013.
- Officials urge residents to avoid driving through flooded streets and to watch for washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts, as impacted residents must remain prepared to leave on short notice.
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Flood warning for Kootenay River and tributaries | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
The BC River Forecast Centre (BCRFC) has upgraded its FLOOD WATCH to a FLOOD WARNING for the Kootenay River, including tributaries around Kootenay National Park, Fort Steele, the upper Kootenay River and surrounding areas. It is maintaining a FLOOD WATCH for the rest of the East Kootenay. The BCRFC says rivers have been rising due to accelerated snowmelt this week and the convective rain earlier in the week demonstrated how responsive rivers are…
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City NewsEnvironment Canada issues rainfall warnings, special statement for B.C., and Alberta
Heavy rain is forecast across parts of Alberta and southeastern B.C. through next week, raising concerns about flooding, landslides and washouts in some communities.
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