Flood Watch Issued for East Kootenays
May 28, 2026
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for our region, with up-to 110 milimetres of rain expected in the coming days. Combined with warm weather, this could lead to rising water levels and localized flooding.
The City has a Flood Response Plan in place that is adaptable to the changing conditions, and we are monitoring water levels and roads prone to flooding.
We're advising residents to be prepared, and to stay well back from rivers and creeks when water levels are high and during extreme weather events as water levels can change rapidly
If you are worried about localized flooding, you can access the City’s self-fill sandbag station next to the City’s Operations yard on Railway Ave. Bags are provided, please bring your own shovel and gloves.
For more information: Flood Warnings and Advisories - River Forecast Centre - Province of British Columbia
Personal Preparedness
It’s important to ensure that you are flood ready and have a grab and go bag packed in case you are required to leave your home.
Check out this resource from the Government of BC for tips on how you can best prepare for a flood event:
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If you haven’t signed up for the Regional Evacuation Notification System, sign up here to ensure you are notified in case of evacuation alerts or orders:
