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Flood
Flood Watch DOWNGRADED to High Streamflow Advisory for Kitsumkalum River and surrounding areas
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Current situation
The River Forecast Centre has DOWNGRADED the Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory for the Kitsumkalum River and surrounding areas in B.C. The public is advised to stay clear of this fast-flowing river.
Kitsumkalum River and surrounding areas
Recommended actions
During a Flood Watch:
Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers. Riverbanks may be unstable and dangerous.
Understanding emergency events
Evacuation stages
Flood advisory stages
High Streamflow Advisory
River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Flood Watch
River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Flood Warning
River levels have exceeded the river bank or will exceed the river bank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.
Links and resources
River Forecast Centre
Updates on current Flood Advisories in B.C.
DriveBC
Latest travel and highway updates in B.C. Find your regional DriveBC X (Twitter) account.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
View active weather alerts for B.C.
PreparedBC
Learn how to prepare for floods with resources from PreparedBC.