The public is reminded to exercise extreme caution near rivers and streams. High water flows can cause bank erosion and instability, and currents in the river can be volatile and unpredictable. Please avoid all streams and water bodies with rising levels.
UPDATE: Flood Warning – Telkwa River
Issued: 6:30 AM September 24, 2024
The River Forecast Centre is upgrading to a Flood Warning for:
Telkwa River
As the second atmospheric river in the current storm sequence moves across the North and Central coasts, streamflows in some rivers continue to rise. Telkwa River below Tsai Creek (Water Survey of Canada gauge 08EE020) has been steadily rising over the past 24 hours. As of 5:00 am on Tuesday, September 24 was flowing at 170 m3/s, close to a 20-year return period flow, and continuing to rise.
Fast-flowing rivers pose increased risk to life safety. The River Forecast Centre continues to monitor the conditions and will provide updates as conditions warrant.
For information on how to prepare for flood hazards, visit PreparedBC.
BC River Forecast Centre
Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Fast-flowing bodies of water increase risk to life safety. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.
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