Heavy rain prompting high streamflow advisory on B.C. coastline
Posted November 2, 2024 2:41 pm.
Last Updated November 2, 2024 2:42 pm.
More rain is set to hit B.C.’s coastline, prompting the BC River Forecast Centre to issue a high streamflow advisory this weekend and next week.
A high streamflow advisory is issued when river levels are expected to rise quickly, but no flooding is expected.
Metro Vancouver is not under the warning, but it covers the west side of Vancouver Island and much of the Central and Northern Coast.
“Current weather forecasting is indicating the potential for moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday, particularly for areas stretching from the North Coast (Nass River) south through Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Bella Bella, Kingcome to Northern Vancouver Island,” the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship said in its advisory.
The centre says it is still unclear where the most rain will fall, but it has the potential to become heavy Monday.
Rivers are also expected to rise because of the rain, with the potential for high flows Monday. The centre says this latest system could lead to some minor flooding in low lying areas.
With fast flowing rivers, the centre says there is an increased risk to life and safety, and it will be monitoring the conditions.
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