High Streamflow Advisory Issued for the Skeena, Stikine, and Liard Water Basins

A High Streamflow Advisory has been issued for the Skeena, Stikine, and Liard water basins.

Steady warming through the week has led to increased snowmelt and river runoffs, which will be compounded with rainfall this weekend.

As a result, the BC River Forecast Centre has issued the advisory, and are advising the public to steer clear of fast-flowing waters and riverbanks this weekend.

That advisory covers the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers, as well as all tributaries around Telkwa, Smithers, Hazelton, Kispiox, and Terrace.

Tributaries of the Stikine River near Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek, and the Liard near Fort Nelson and Watson Lake, are also covered under the advisory.

A High Streamflow Advisory is the lowest level of alert issued by the Centre, with minor flooding in low-lying areas possible, but major flooding unlikely.

Sandbags are now being made available to residents of the Terrace area to help reduce flood risks, with information at this link.

Follow this link for information on how to prepare for possible flooding, as well as contacts in case of emergency.