West Kootenay now under flood watch

The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the West Kootenay from a high streamflow advisory to a flood watch.

This means river and stream levels are rising and will approach or spill over their banks.

This advisory affects the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay, but especially the Kaslo River below Kemp Creek, the Slocan River near Crescent Valley and tributaries around Creston and Nelson.

Residents of Six Mile around the Duhamel Creek fan have been placed on evacuation alert.

In a news release, the RDCK said due to rising snowmelt rates and 30 to 50 millimeters of rain in the forecast, the potential for flooding continues to increase. They are advising you to steer clear of fast flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.

They say that along with the risk of flooding, there is an increased risk of landslides, debris floods or flows, and rock fall during intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt.

Residents should report landslides and floods to the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre by calling 1-800-663-3456.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. urges water conservation as drought deepens in some regions

British Columbia’s water, land and resource stewardship minister is encouraging residents to conserve water, saying drought is worsening in parts of the province. 

Tubs, a sweetie-pie cat just for you!

Meet Tubs! She is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the West Kootenay Branch of the BCSPCA. 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued in East and West Kootenay

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for both the East and West Kootenay. 

Support local seniors through Kootenay Seniors’ 50/50 Raffle

Win up to $10,000 while helping seniors get where they need to go.

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 
- Advertisement -