BC Flood

A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)

Driver loses ICBC fight after car conked out on flooded Langley road

Tribunal finds driver was at fault for heading into high water

 

Lumby has dealt with numerous floods over the past few years, including 2017. (Morning Star file photo)

FLOOD WATCH: Duteau Creek levels rising quickly in Lumby

All residents and businesses on Duteau Creek are encouraged to take action to protect property

 

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)

Flood warning downgraded in B.C.’s Skeena Region as river levels start to recede

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says ‘rivers in the region remain vulnerable’

 

Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

City of Terrace declares State of Local Emergency amid heat wave, flooding

The State of Local Emergency anticipated to end May 24

Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Flooding in Cache Creek Park on May 10. Water levels are receding, but the park remains closed to prevent damage. (Photo credit: Tim Gross)

Some evacuation orders rescinded as flood threat recedes in Cache Creek

Bonaparte River water levels dropping but Sage and Sands Trailer Park still on evacuation order

Flooding in Cache Creek Park on May 10. Water levels are receding, but the park remains closed to prevent damage. (Photo credit: Tim Gross)
Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

State of Local Emergency declared for parts of Northwest B.C. due to flooding

Areas of the City of Terrace now under evacuation alert

Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
The swollen Bonaparte River flows past an evacuated mobile home community in Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. A flood warning has been issued for the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia as unseasonably warm temperatures swell rivers in many areas of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

Bulkley and Skeena among several rivers of concern as heat accelerates BC snowmelt

The swollen Bonaparte River flows past an evacuated mobile home community in Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. A flood warning has been issued for the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia as unseasonably warm temperatures swell rivers in many areas of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)

B.C.’s financial assistance application now open for 2023 flood damages

Flood-affected communities include Cache Creek, West Kelowna, Oliver, Grand Forks, Fruitvale and Midway

The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)
Stacks of air conditioners, fans and other cooling equipment line the entrance of McLendon Hardware in Renton, Wash., on Sunday, July 24, 2022. British Columbia is preparing for its first heat wave of the year starting Friday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via AP)

B.C. prepares for 1st heat wave of season; increase in wildfire, flood risks

Province says its in a ‘much better place’ to deal with extreme weather after 2021 heat dome

Stacks of air conditioners, fans and other cooling equipment line the entrance of McLendon Hardware in Renton, Wash., on Sunday, July 24, 2022. British Columbia is preparing for its first heat wave of the year starting Friday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via AP)
The bridge on a Westwold resident’s property, along with a barn, had to be taken away, due to the flooding on the Salmon River. (Contributed)

Westwold resident thankful for support after flood ravages property

“There is still a long way to go in terms of recovery and rebuilding on my property”

The bridge on a Westwold resident’s property, along with a barn, had to be taken away, due to the flooding on the Salmon River. (Contributed)
A child’s toy, presumably washed down by floodwater, sits atop a pile of unused Hesco baskets outside the Cache Creek fire hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Dozens of Cache Creek properties on evacuation order as Bonaparte River rises

Flood-ravaged community braces for more flooding as temperatures set to rise

A child’s toy, presumably washed down by floodwater, sits atop a pile of unused Hesco baskets outside the Cache Creek fire hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Highway 99, north of Lilooet, is single-lane with alternating traffic Tuesday morning (May 9) due to flooding at Timmions Creek.

Single-lane traffic on Highway 99, north of Lillooet, due to flooding

Transportation Ministry closed highway between Pemberton, Lilooet for potential slide risks

Highway 99, north of Lilooet, is single-lane with alternating traffic Tuesday morning (May 9) due to flooding at Timmions Creek.
The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett

B.C. flood risk enters period of stabilization, but more snowmelt anticipated

Provincial river forecast centre downgrading flood warnings to flood advisories

The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett
The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett

Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week

Flood mitigation holding, city remains vigilant even as emergency order lifted

The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett
A large mudslide cut off eight homes of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band on May 3. (Keremeos Community News - Facebook)

Cawston mudslide leaves 12 still cut off after 5 days

The Elders who lived there were flown out by helicopter last week

A large mudslide cut off eight homes of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band on May 3. (Keremeos Community News - Facebook)
The thawing of the spring freshet has led to an exceedingly high creek, creating a perilous situation with the train tracks north of Vernon near Stickle Road (Jennifer Smith-Morning Star photo).

Rising creek levels cause concern for train tracks in Vernon

Transport Canada is “monitoring the situation for potential impacts to rail safety operations”

The thawing of the spring freshet has led to an exceedingly high creek, creating a perilous situation with the train tracks north of Vernon near Stickle Road (Jennifer Smith-Morning Star photo).
Bessette Creek has caused erosion behind the Twin Creeks Motel parking lot. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Flood watch: Lumby residents urged to exercise caution

Village has released guidelines on how to be safe, especially near creeks and streams

Bessette Creek has caused erosion behind the Twin Creeks Motel parking lot. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
High water levels at the Shuttleworth Creek Bridge in Okanagan Falls on Wednesday, May 3. (Warren Smith - Western News)

Evacuation alert for properties along Shuttleworth Creek in Okanagan Falls

No evacuation orders are currently in place

High water levels at the Shuttleworth Creek Bridge in Okanagan Falls on Wednesday, May 3. (Warren Smith - Western News)
More properties (marked in red) at Parkers Cove are being asked to evacuate. (OKIB)

Evacuation expanded to more homes on Westside as flooding continues

New evacs affect Falcon Avenue

More properties (marked in red) at Parkers Cove are being asked to evacuate. (OKIB)
Grand Forks is among several communities across B.C. bracing for more flooding. (Robert Linden Photography)

With B.C. regions on flood watch, residents asked to remain ‘vigilant’ and prepared

Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry monitoring for any closures

Grand Forks is among several communities across B.C. bracing for more flooding. (Robert Linden Photography)