Above normal snowpack threatens spring flood risk
The BC River Forecast Centre reports above normal snowpack and temperatures raise flood risk in the Peace River Nechako Thompson Nicola Fraser Skeena and Bulkley regions. May and June snowmelt could worsen floods with heavy rain and heat.
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Nechako
Thompson-Nicola
B.C
Fraser River
Prince George
Lower Mainland
Thompson River
Skeena
Bulkley
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Province outlines flood risk mitigation plans across British Columbia
The province reports high snowpack levels and a broad flood risk this spring. Since January, officials have partnered with local governments to identify protection measures and fund 51 projects worth 33 million. Coordination spans TEAMS staff, dike work, sandbagging, rock rip rap stockpiles, and pre spring workshops across multiple cities.
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John Les
Stockwell Day
Ottawa
Abbotsford
Ramada Plaza
Surrey
Prince George
Terrace
Kamloops
Nelson
Victoria
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Kelowna
Coast Capri
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AccuWeather, Inc
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Caribou Road Services
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British Columbia
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