Warning ended for Salmon River

A high streamflow warning issued by the BC River Forecast Centre for several Interior rivers, including the Salmon River, has been ended

Lake DeMille: Seasonal flooding near DeMille’s Farm Market has begun earlier due to higher than normal temperatures.

Lake DeMille: Seasonal flooding near DeMille’s Farm Market has begun earlier due to higher than normal temperatures.

A high streamflow warning issued by the BC River Forecast Centre for several Interior rivers, including the Salmon River, has been ended.

An unseasonably strong high-pressure ridge last week brought record hot temperatures across much of British Columbia – about 10 degrees or more above normal for this time of year.

This  initiated the snowmelt for high-elevation snow packs, with snowmelt rates increasing daily by 15 mm to 25 mm.

Last week’s hot weather has now subsided, bringing decreased snow melt rates across the regions. River levels peaked on Friday to Saturday, and have been dropping since Sunday with the cooler temperatures.

Weather through this week is expected to remain cool to seasonal, with little or no significant precipitation.

River levels are expected to continue to ease through the week though may remain seasonally high for this time of year.

The public is cautioned to stay clear of rivers during high streamflow events due to quickly flowing water and potentially unstable riverbanks.

The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as conditions warrant.

In the meantime, property owners are responsible for protecting their own properties against potential flooding. Sand bags are available at the City of Salmon Arm Public Works yard on 30th Street SE.

If there is imminent danger of flooding that requires help, call 1-800-663-3456.

 

Salmon Arm Observer