Heavy rainfall, floods forecasted in Okanagan this weekend
Heavy rain sweeping across southern and central British Columbia has intensified an already difficult flood situation along numerous rivers, creeks and streams.
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Heavy rain sweeping across southern and central British Columbia has intensified an already difficult flood situation along numerous rivers, creeks and streams.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued an Evacuation Alert for 892 properties in the Village of Salmo and the communities of Erie and Ymir in Electoral Area G due to risk of flooding. The decision is based on the weather forecast and consultation with Water Stewardship. "Environment Canada is forecasting heavy rain with
Add Duhamel Creek in Area F to the latest places under Evacuation Alert due to potential flooding in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The RDCK Emergency Operations Centre placed properties near Duhamel Creek, north of Nelson, on the alert Friday due to forecasting of heavy rain due to the possibility of thunderstorms by Environment Canada. The forecast has placed the
Severe thunderstorm watches for the Boundary and Okanagan regions, heavy downpours likely to cause flash floods.
Nearly 900 properties are included in the alert