Friday, June 3, 2022, 8:37 PM – Stay tuned for flooding across British Columbia this weekend as constant rain and rapid melting snow cause a rapid rise in water levels.
People in British Columbia are on the verge of flooding this weekend as several factors combine to cause waterways to spill into their banks across the province. Widespread high-flow and flood controls are in place, as forecasters expect a rapid rise in water in the coming days. Some evacuations are already in place. More on what to expect in the coming days, below.
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THIS WEEKEND: HEAVY RAIN, SNOW BOTTOM HAVE RISK OF FLOOD
This weekend’s far-reaching flood threat across British Columbia will involve a number of factors, including a long season of heavy rainfall targeting the province, a deeper-than-average snow cover for the province. season of the season and warmer temperatures that will constantly melt this excess. of snow.
Several rains of rain will drag along the west coast in the coming days. We can expect widespread rainfall totals of 50-75 mm through Sunday on the south coast, with even higher totals on the west coast of Vancouver Island around Tofino.
However, the greatest concern for flooding lies further inland towards the Okanagan, where flood surveillance is currently underway in areas such as the communities of Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. The combination of 20-40 mm of rain, warmer temperatures and the rapid melting of the snow will quickly expel local waterways from their banks.