Flood watch advisory issued for Dean River
Posted June 5, 2022 7:18 pm.
Last Updated June 5, 2022 9:38 pm.
A flood watch advisory has been issued for the B.C. area of Dean River by the BC River Forecast Centre on Sunday.
“Warmer temperatures from the previous week have increased snowmelt over the province,” says the BC River Forecast Centre.
Adding, “The Dean River below Tanswanket Creek has been steadily rising over the past three days.”
As part of the warning, people are told to stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and any unstable riverbanks during this time.
“The river will likely continue rising over the next couple days and should reach above a 10-year flow. As water levels are very high, the Dean River is highly vulnerable if a moderate to heavy rainfall
occurs over the upcoming week,” said a government statement.
The section of Dean River below Tanswanket Creek is located northeast of Bella Coola.
Updates to the situation can be followed at the River Forecast Centre website.
