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High streamflow advisory remains for region
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this afternoon provided an update on the weather/spring freshet front.
Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Cranbrook/Kimberley areas north including the Columbia Valley.
The HIGH STREAMFLOW ADVISORY remains in effect for the entire East Kootenay.
The forecast is calling for continued unsettled conditions with the chance of thunderstorms through tomorrow and showers through the early part of next week. It is expected to be a bit cooler Saturday through Monday.
Snow melt at the high elevations is continuing and high streamflows will remain possible for the next several days, although they are currently relatively stable.
Everyone is urged to stay away from all waterways, creeks, rivers as conditions can change rapidly and banks can become unstable.
The Evacuation ALERT in the District of Sparwood remains in effect for the following:
- 100 Aspen Drive (Mountainview Mobile Home Park).
The Evacuation ALERT in the District of Sparwood has been rescinded for the following areas:
- 9555 Highway 43 (lower Lodgepole Mobile Home Park)
- Properties along GN Road
- 1200 Matevic Road (lower Matevic).
The Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC) remains active in support of the RDEK Flood Response Unit, City of Fernie EOC, District of Sparwood EOC.
Self-fill sandbag stations have been set up as follows:
Fernie – Railway Ave & Ridgemont Ave (next to TJs Autobody)
Fernie – Main Sewage Lift Stn parking lot off Mt. McLean Dr. at Mt. Trinity
West Fernie – intersection of Riverside Dr. and McLeod Ave.
Hosmer – empty lot south of the Elk River Inn
Sparwood – Englemann Spruce Drive, past Mainroad Yard/Fire Hall #1
Fairmont – Old barn by Mountainside Golf Clubhouse, Hot Springs Rd
Cranbrook – Cobham Avenue by Public Works Yard
Canal Flats – beside the village office/across from the fire hall
Windermere – Fire Hall back parking lot
Jaffray – beside the Community Hall
Aqam – in the District Heat Building
With the Elk River running high, BC Hydro reminds recreational users to make safety a priority near Elko Dam as water levels can change quickly and with little warning. Kayaking, rafting, fishing and swimming along the Elk River near Elko Dam (pictured above) is presently very dangerous. Please obey all warning signs and stay out of restricted areas. Any use of these areas is at your own risk.
Residents who have not already registered for the Regional Evacuation Notification System (ENS), register HERE.
Residents who see or are experiencing flooding, are asked to call the 24-hour emergency line 250-489-9677.
Local officials are continuing to monitor conditions and we will provide updates as warranted.
BC Hydro file photo
RDEK
