Good news for those living along the Fraser River, after weeks of flood worries. The BC River Forecast Centre is rescinding its "high streamflow advisory" for lower parts of the river. The Mission gauge shows water levels have dropped by as much as half a metre since yesterday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Flood watch update as the threat eases in places and rises in others
June 26, 2012 by
The head of the BC River Forecast Centre says river levels in Prince George are peaking now as the water from the weekend works its way through BC's river systems. Dave Campbell says that peak is a fair bit below what was seen a week ago and is expected to improve through the next couple of days. He says the extreme Southeast part of … [Read more...]
Flood risk eases for Prince George
June 19, 2012 by
River levels haven't peaked yet in either Prince George, Hope, or Mission, but officials are saying when they do, the impact on the Lower Mainland is expected to be minimal. Dave Campbell with the BC River Forecast centre says the rate of rise in Prince George is dropping. It's expected to peak at about the ten metre mark this evening. That water … [Read more...]
Flood threat eases in Prince George
June 9, 2012 by
Flood fears are easing around Prince George, after river levels peaked earlier this morning. Dave Campbell with the River Forecast Centre says concern now shifts towards the Upper Columbia and Shuswap area. "The other biggest emerging issue is up in the northern part of the province. The Liard River has been showing pretty rapid rises over the past … [Read more...]
