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More flood watches and boil water advisories issued as Yukon water levels creep up Water levels in Lake Laberge are hitting a historic high as the Yukon government issues three new flood watches — adding to the flood warning already out for the Southern Lakes region.  Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jul 02, 2021 4:18 PM CT | Last Updated: July 2 Water creeps over the boat launch at Marsh Lake. Levels continue to rise in the Southern Lakes area, though daily increases lately have been smaller than earlier in the week. (Paul Tukker/CBC)

Territorial government crews are continuing to assess properties in the Southern Lakes region for flood potential as lake levels are continuing to rise at about 10 centimetres per day. The Southern Lakes are under a flood warning, and lakeshore residents are being advised to prepare for flooding. Public information officer Echo Ross said this morning a high water advisory was issued Tuesday for Lake Laberge. “Lake Laberge has become a priority,” she said. “Marsh Lake is still the area we have taken the most action on.”Marsh Lake was 1.57 metres above its normal level this morning and...