The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre is asking Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding. The RDKB said with increasing temperatures and the possibility of heavy precipitation in the forecast later this week, waters are expected to rise. "Current models show that levels could be similar to those in 2018," the RDKB media
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre is asking Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding. The RDKB said with increasing temperatures and the possibility of heavy precipitation in the forecast later this week, waters are expected to rise. "Current models show that levels could be similar to those in 2018," the RDKB media
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre is asking Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding. The RDKB said with increasing temperatures and the possibility of heavy precipitation in the forecast later this week, waters are expected to rise. "Current models show that levels could be similar to those in 2018," the RDKB media
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre is asking Boundary residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding. The RDKB said with increasing temperatures and the possibility of heavy precipitation in the forecast later this week, waters are expected to rise. "Current models show that levels could be similar to those in 2018," the RDKB media
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/RDKB April 27, 2021 - 9:42 AM Three properties have been evacuated on the east side of Christina Lake and homes have been damaged due to flooding. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Operations Centre issued evacuation orders for three homes in the Fife Road area, April 26. No one has been injured, although some property damage has occurred, according to the regional district s press release. Debris blocked a creek at higher elevation overnight between April 25 and 26, and with rainfall and buildup of water, the blockage gave way in the early morning hours. Residents awoke to water and debris flowing against and around their homes and called 9-1-1. Christina Lake Fire and Rescue responded, assisted residents and contacted RDKB emergency program staff, according to the regional district.