Friday, June 3, 2022, 8:37 PM – Stay tuned for floods across British Columbia this weekend, as constant rain and rapid snowmelt are causing water levels to rise rapidly.
People in British Columbia are looking for floods this weekend as several factors combine to spill waterways over their shores across the province. High flow and floods are widespread, as forecasters expect the water to rise rapidly 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, MELTING TO RISK OF FLOOD
The widespread threat of flooding this weekend in British Columbia will include several factors, including a long period of heavy rain aimed at the countryside, deeper than average snow during that season and warmer temperatures that will constantly melt this excess. snow.
In the coming days, the west coast will receive several rounds of rain. We can expect total rainfall of 50-75 mm by Sunday on the south coast, with even higher amounts expected on the west coast of Vancouver Island around Tofino.
However, the biggest concern about flooding is further in to Okanagan, where flood hours are currently being applied to areas including the communities of Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. The combination of 20-40 mm of rain, higher temperatures and rapid melting of snow will quickly push local waterways off their shores.
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