Flood Warnings and Advisories
Flood Warnings/Advisories Currently in Effect
No warnings or advisories currently in effect.
Previously issued Warnings/Advisories no longer in effect:
High Streamflow Advisory – Vancouver Island, South Coast - Issued: 14:40 PM March 6, 2025
Flood Watch – Nicola, Coldwater, Spius - Issued: 12:00 PM February 20, 2025
High Streamflow Advisory – Vancouver Island, South Coast - Issued: 12:00 PM February 21, 2025
For Media Inquiries, contact Govenment Communications and Public Enagement, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
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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