flood

Merritt to use massive 170 m blow-up dam to temporarily move river back after flood
After a flood event in Merritt caused the Coldwater River to change course last week,…

Unexpected problem: Rodents squatting in flood-evacuated Merritt home
A Merritt family returned home to find more than just flood damage this week. Kelly…

The latest on flooding, recovery efforts in B.C. on Dec. 1
The B.C. River Forecast Centre projected the Coldwater River to rise again in Merritt, but…

Princeton mayor ‘apprehensive’ about days ahead during flood recovery efforts
The Mayor of Princeton is "apprehensive" about what lies ahead as the community begins to…

Merritt man swept away by flood found safe and sound
A missing Merritt man who was swept away by the flood is safe in Kamloops.…

Well-drinking water could be contaminated in flooded B.C. areas
The Province of B.C. is advising residents that drinking-water wells in flooded areas of the…

iN VIDEO: Drone video captures aerial view of Merritt flooding
Aerial video recorded by a drone flying above Merritt shows floodwaters from the Coldwater River…

Okanagan Lake flood threat turns to possible water shortage as snowpacks shrink
The last two months of drier and warmer weather in B.C.'s Southern Interior of British…

Okanagan river channel expansion may be key to preventing more Okanagan Lake floods
Highly variable annual high water levels on Okanagan Lake over the past few years has…

UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway reopens near Revelstoke after flooding
The Trans-Canada Highway has reopened this morning after flooding caused its closure yesterday. The road…

Mobile emergency alert system launches for Kamloops and area
Thanks to the new Thompson Nicola Regional District alert system, the next time your home…

How the flood of 1948 changed Kamloops to this day
As the City of Kamloops prepares to deal with rising river levels, it might be…
iN VIDEO: As the river rises, Kamloops braces for flooding
Unless you've been checking water levels every day this spring, you may not have noticed…

Kamloops preparing for ‘one-in-20 year’ flood event this spring
The City of Kamloops is preparing for what could be an intense year of flooding,…

Cherry Creek residents to see new bridge after damaging 2018 floods
The province is is about to begin work on a permanent bridge on Beaton Road in…