Flood Warnings Issued Across B.C. as Heavy Rain Raises River Levels; Pemberton Properties Evacuate

B.C.’s River Forecast Centre has issued flood warnings for the South Coast, Kingcome River and Pemberton Valley as heavy rainfall causes rivers to rise rapidly across southwestern B.C.

Flood watches remain in effect for several areas of Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and northern Fraser Valley mountains. Additional rainfall is forecast through Wednesday and into Thursday, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides and river erosion.

In Pemberton, several properties between 1674 and 2000 Airport Road were ordered to evacuate Wednesday afternoon due to an immediate threat to life safety from flooding.

Authorities are warning residents to stay away from fast-flowing rivers, avoid flooded roads and crossings, and keep storm drains clear. River levels are expected to continue rising as further rainfall and high-elevation snowmelt contribute to runoff.

On the map, yellow indicates a High Streamflow Advisory, orange represents a Flood Watch, and red marks a Flood Warning.