A high streamflow advisory is in effect for the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay.
The advisory was issued by the B.C. River Forecast Centre on Decc. 12 and means river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly.
No major flooding is expected, although minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
The forecast centre said a series of atmospheric rivers is impacting the province this week.
The heaviest rainfall is focused on coastal areas, although spillover into the interior ranges of the southern Interior and southeast B.C. is possible.
Temperatures are expected to rise through Wednesday. While the first precipitation is expected to fall as snow, a transition to rain and melting snow is possible through Wednesday.
Officials said rivers are expected to rise Wednesday in response to rainfall and snowmelt.
Current hydrologic modelling is forecasting higher flows around the Okanagan, Boundary and Kootenay regions.
A significant flood hazard is not expected, although localized high flows, particularly in lower-elevation creeks and smaller watersheds, is possible.
“Heavy rain and high streamflow bring increased risk for unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, flooding and landslides,” said the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
“Stay clear of the banks of swift running rivers and never drive across flooded roads, bridges or river crossings. At this time of year leaves can clog storm drains and impact urban drainage. Keep storm drains clear.”
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