High streamflow advisory continues for Prince George area
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A high streamflow advisory continues for Upper Fraser and Peace tributaries in Prince George and Mackenzie, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
The warning is also in effect for areas around Bear Lake, Aleza Lake, Giscome, the Cottonwood River, Chilako River, Salmon River, Willow River and Pack River as well as tributaries around Quesnel and Williams Lake.
A combination of warmer overnight temperatures and rainfall have increased snowmelt rates, the warning says.
The public is advised to stay clear of fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks during the high-streamflow period.
Flood Watch advisory issued for Prince George and Mackenzie tributaries
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The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory and Flood Watch for tributaries in Prince George and Mackenzie.
This warning is also in effect for areas around Bear Lake, Aleza Lake, Giscome, the Cottonwood River, Chilako River, Salmon River, Willow River, Pack River and surrounding areas.
According to the Centre, a combination of warmer overnight temperatures and rainfall through areas around Prince George, Mackenzie, Quesnel and Williams have led to increased snowmelt rates and increasing lows over the past day.
George, Mackenzie, Quesnel and Williams have led to increased snowmelt rates and increasing flows over the past day, the RFC said. Additional precipitation is expected through Thursday and into Friday, with continued warm overnight low temperatures. Rivers through the region are expected to see rises on Thursday and into Friday and may continue into the weekend with on-going snowmelt. Current hydrologic modelling is indicating the potential for flows in the two-year to five-year range, or higher, for most of the gauged rivers in the region. According to real-time hydrometric data the depth of the Fraser at South Fort George measured 6.45 metres as of 1 p.m. Thursday. An evacuation alert for the area is typically issued whenever the depth nears the nine-metre mark and begins to interfere with sewer systems in the area.