BC Flood

The 2021 atmospheric river caused flooding and landslides across the province, including in Merritt, where the city’s dikes failed. An FOI request shows issues with Merritt’s dikes were known for several years in advance, but nothing was done. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dike reports to province showed repair needs for years before 2021 floods: FOI

Under B.C.’s Dike Maintenance Act, oversight and upkeep is up to local authorities

 

The priorly washed-out bridge still has rocks and mud from the fallout. (Angie Mindus/Cariboo Regional Editor)

Village of Cache Creek eyes recovery after devastating flooding

The mayor says hiring a recovery manager is needed

 

A driver braved a waterlogged stretch of 208th Street north of Walnut Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, during a series of atmospheric rivers. Other drivers were not lucky enough to make it through, including one who challenged an ICBC deductible through a Civil Resolution Tribunal. (Langley Advance Times files)

Driver loses ICBC fight after car conked out on flooded Langley road

Tribunal finds driver was at fault for heading into high water

 

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)

Flood warning downgraded in B.C.’s Skeena Region as river levels start to recede

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says ‘rivers in the region remain vulnerable’

Water levels at the Kalum River Bridge, just east of Terrace, begin to recede on May 21. The B.C. River Forecast Centre downgraded its flood warning to a flood watch for the Skeena Region, including Terrace, as a high-pressure system that brought record-breaking temperatures and flooding to the region dissipates. (Submitted photo)
Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

City of Terrace declares State of Local Emergency amid heat wave, flooding

The State of Local Emergency anticipated to end May 24

Road closed in the Old Remo area, west of Terrace, on May 16 due to flooding. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
Flooding in Cache Creek Park on May 10. Water levels are receding, but the park remains closed to prevent damage. (Photo credit: Tim Gross)

Some evacuation orders rescinded as flood threat recedes in Cache Creek

Bonaparte River water levels dropping but Sage and Sands Trailer Park still on evacuation order

Flooding in Cache Creek Park on May 10. Water levels are receding, but the park remains closed to prevent damage. (Photo credit: Tim Gross)
Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)

State of Local Emergency declared for parts of Northwest B.C. due to flooding

Areas of the City of Terrace now under evacuation alert

Flooding in the Old Remo area west of Terrace May 16. (Viktor Elias/Terrace Standard)
The swollen Bonaparte River flows past an evacuated mobile home community in Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. A flood warning has been issued for the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia as unseasonably warm temperatures swell rivers in many areas of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Flood warning for part of northwest B.C., other rivers rising as heat grips province

Bulkley and Skeena among several rivers of concern as heat accelerates BC snowmelt

The swollen Bonaparte River flows past an evacuated mobile home community in Cache Creek, B.C., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. A flood warning has been issued for the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia as unseasonably warm temperatures swell rivers in many areas of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)

B.C.’s financial assistance application now open for 2023 flood damages

Flood-affected communities include Cache Creek, West Kelowna, Oliver, Grand Forks, Fruitvale and Midway

The South Ruckle Tiger Dam and sandbags were up on Sunday afternoon as the Kettle River started to recede. (Karen McKinley/Grand Forks Gazette)
Stacks of air conditioners, fans and other cooling equipment line the entrance of McLendon Hardware in Renton, Wash., on Sunday, July 24, 2022. British Columbia is preparing for its first heat wave of the year starting Friday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via AP)

B.C. prepares for 1st heat wave of season; increase in wildfire, flood risks

Province says its in a ‘much better place’ to deal with extreme weather after 2021 heat dome

Stacks of air conditioners, fans and other cooling equipment line the entrance of McLendon Hardware in Renton, Wash., on Sunday, July 24, 2022. British Columbia is preparing for its first heat wave of the year starting Friday, May 12 to Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Kori Suzuki/The Seattle Times via AP)
The Todd Road Bridge in Cache Creek. (Barbara Roden/ Journal)

Flooding puts more properties on alert in Cache Creek

A current flooding event in Electoral Area “I” threatens 1400 Coyote Valley Road

The Todd Road Bridge in Cache Creek. (Barbara Roden/ Journal)
Mud and debris outside the Cache Creek fire hall on May 6, 2023, including ther remains of a wrecked Hesco basket (centre) that was set up to try to protect the hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

UPDATE: Dozens of Cache Creek properties on evacuation order as Bonaparte River rises

Flood-ravaged community braces for more flooding as temperatures set to rise

Mud and debris outside the Cache Creek fire hall on May 6, 2023, including ther remains of a wrecked Hesco basket (centre) that was set up to try to protect the hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Highway 99, north of Lilooet, is single-lane with alternating traffic Tuesday morning (May 9) due to flooding at Timmions Creek.

Single-lane traffic on Highway 99, north of Lillooet, due to flooding

Transportation Ministry closed highway between Pemberton, Lilooet for potential slide risks

Highway 99, north of Lilooet, is single-lane with alternating traffic Tuesday morning (May 9) due to flooding at Timmions Creek.
The Fraser River on May 6, taken from the Sheep Creek Bridge along Highway 20. (Photo submitted)

High streamflow advisories/flood watches continue for north-central Cariboo

Public is being warned to star clear of fast-moving water as flood season moves northward

The Fraser River on May 6, taken from the Sheep Creek Bridge along Highway 20. (Photo submitted)
The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett

B.C. flood risk enters period of stabilization, but more snowmelt anticipated

Provincial river forecast centre downgrading flood warnings to flood advisories

The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett
The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett

Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week

Flood mitigation holding, city remains vigilant even as emergency order lifted

The Kettle River rages under the Black Train Bridge on Kettle River Drive in Grand Forks last Friday evening. photo Chris Hammett
The junction of Highways 1 and 97 in Cache Creek on May 3. Both highways have now reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic. (Photo credit: Keith Bevan)

Cache Creek residents urged to conserve water as flood assessment underway

Village says water and sewer systems under ‘extreme stress’ due to flooding

The junction of Highways 1 and 97 in Cache Creek on May 3. Both highways have now reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic. (Photo credit: Keith Bevan)
Grand Forks is among several communities across B.C. bracing for more flooding. (Robert Linden Photography)

With B.C. regions on flood watch, residents asked to remain ‘vigilant’ and prepared

Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry monitoring for any closures

Grand Forks is among several communities across B.C. bracing for more flooding. (Robert Linden Photography)
The village of Cache Creek, shown in a handout photo, is maintaining a state of local emergency due to flooding.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sheila Olson *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Interior communities brace for weekend rain as floods forecasted in Okanagan

Multiple communities struggle with flooding, or bracing for what’s to come

The village of Cache Creek, shown in a handout photo, is maintaining a state of local emergency due to flooding.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sheila Olson *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Grand Forks flooding on May 4, 2023. (Robert Linden Photography)

10 rural properties evacuated as Grand Forks flooding imminent

Granby River swelling at ranges in the two-to-five-year flow range

Grand Forks flooding on May 4, 2023. (Robert Linden Photography)