US EditionGovernment of BC issues river level, flooding advisory for Okanagan
- The Government of B.C. issued a high streamflow advisory for the Okanagan region on June 20 due to rising river levels.
- The alert was issued following significant rainfall and due to a nearby low-pressure system forecasted to produce precipitation through June 22.
- The advisory warns of fast-flowing water increasing life safety risks, urges caution, and notes minor flooding could occur in low areas.
- A June 19 report showed mostly normal groundwater levels after an extended spring melt, while about 43% of B.C. remains at drought level 2.
- No major flooding is anticipated, but the situation suggests continued monitoring amid warm conditions and a forecasted hotter summer.
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'High streamflow advisory': Minor flooding in low-lying ground possible as river water levels rise – Energeticcity.ca
The area in yellow is under a ‘high streamflow advisory.’ (B.C. River Forecast Centre) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Peace River region continues to be under a ‘high streamflow advisory’ due to the cool and rainy weather. For the second weekend in a row, the Peace River region is under a high streamflow advisory. This means river water levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly and although no major flooding is forecast, there may be minor flood…
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