By Canadian Press

Flood warning, high streamflow advisory in northern B.C. continues

Jun 11, 2022 | 11:03 AM

VICTORIA — A high streamflow advisory and flood warning the River Forecast Centre issued earlier this week for northern British Columbia remain in effect today. 

The warning for the Liard River in the northeastern area of the province, initially issued Tuesday, includes tributaries around Fort Nelson and Highway 97 towards Watson Lake.

A flood warning is the most serious in a three-tiered alert system used by the forecast centre and means flooding is expected.

The centre says it is also maintaining a high streamflow advisory for Swift River and other streams and rivers in the most northwestern section of the province.

The advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise, and while no major flooding is expected, minor flooding is possible.

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The centre says flows are expected to remain elevated through the weekend, but there is risk that rain early next week may cause water levels to rise further.

It is advising the public to stay clear of fast-moving rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high-streamflow period.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2022.

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