With the potential for heavy and at times prolonged rainfall through the weekend, the BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the…
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Active spring wildfire season anticipated
The current long-range forecasts suggest a high potential for an active spring wildfire season in British Columbia, BC Wildfire Service announced March 18. Once fuels…
Low snowpack hurts water sources as drought conditions continue
Concerns regarding the impacts of record-low snowpacks on B.C.’s freshwater supplies are mounting following the release of the provincial government’s most recent snow survey report….
Elk Valley weathers storm as heavy rain turns to snow
Water levels have started to recede, and the attention is turning away from potential flooding and towards treacherous road conditions as the East Kootenay continues…
Self-fill sandbag station in Hosmer ahead of anticipated rain
With an atmospheric river forecasted to hit the Elk Valley bringing up to 100 mm of rain by Thursday, the Regional District of East Kootenay…
Self-fill sandbag stations available in RDEK
With the warm temperatures over the past few days, the potential for thunderstorms in the long-term forecast, and the anticipated start of spring freshet, the…
Water levels drop as debris removal completed at Hosmer
A sharp rise in Hosmer Creek on the heels of 24 hours of steady rainfall prompted the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to take…
RDEK flood watch update
The following is an update from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) regarding high water activity. The BC River Forecast Centre (RFC) has downgraded…
RDEK urges caution, awareness and preparedness
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is urging caution, awareness and preparedness after a flood watch was Issued for East Kootenay June 12. The…
Flood watch in place for the region
The ongoing spring freshet mixed with the potential of 30 to 45 mm of rain over the next few days has prompted the BC River…