US EditionSevere Summer Storm Stops Traffic on Interior B.C. Highway
INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 3 – Heavy rain, wind, and hail up to nickel size forced vehicles to stop on Highway 97, with 822 customers affected by power outages in nearby areas, officials said.
- A severe thunderstorm on August 2, 2025, caused intense storm cells that stopped traffic on Highway 97 in Central Cariboo, British Columbia.
- The storm developed with heavy rain, strong winds, hail near nickel size, thunder, lightning, and falling trees, prompting Environment Canada to advise taking shelter.
- Vehicles stopped in both directions near 140 Mile due to poor visibility from the weather conditions and hail falling on the roadway.
- BC Hydro reported a single power outage affecting 249 customers in the Interior region and three separate outages impacting a total of 573 customers within the Thompson and Shuswap districts.
- The storm's impact caused travel delays and power disruptions, and Environment Canada warned residents to protect themselves from hail and falling debris as the storm moved through the region.
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