Tracking flood frequency key to protecting communities, according to study

A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that even modest increases in river flows can dramatically raise ...

High streamflow advisory in place for B.C.'s South Coast

A high streamflow advisory has been issued for much of the B.C. coast, with heavy rain expected throughout the weekend.
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Illegal dam threatens to overflow, prompting evacuations in B.C. Interior

A n illegally-built dam in British Columbia’s Thompson-Nicola regional district is on the verge of bursting, prompting a ...

Merritt, B.C., residents sue city in proposed class action over 2021 flood

Two Merritt, B.C., residents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the city, alleging it failed to repair municipal dikes ahead of the 2021 atmospheric river and contributed to damage in ...
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Local state of emergency declared over risk of dam in B.C. Interior bursting

A regional district in the British Columbia Interior has declared a state of local emergency as an illegal dam threatens to ...

National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday.