Flood Warnings and Advisories


Flood Warnings/Advisories Currently in Effect:
Previously issued Warnings/Advisories no longer in effect:
High Streamflow Advisory – Vancouver Island, South Coast - ISSUED: 11:00 AM January 11, 2021
High Streamflow Advisory – South Coast and Vancouver Island - ISSUED: 3:45 PM December 31, 2020

Contact for Media Relations, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development:
Tel: 250-213-8172
Levels of Warnings/Advisories:
1. High Streamflow Advisory: River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
2. Flood Watch: River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
3. Flood Warning: 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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