"Flood risk has increased considerably due to colder April temperatures across the province and delayed snowmelt.
Continued cool weather in May is increasing the risk for major
flooding if a prolonged heat wave occurs later in the month or June"
For the following locations --
Quesnel Snow Basin -- (Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Cariboo RD Areas A, B,C,D,E,F)
As of May 1st -- Snow Pack is 123% of normal snow pack, on April 1st, this was 116% of normal snow pack
Chilcotin Snow Basin -- (Cariboo RD Areas I,J,K)
No information available for May 1st but the previous month, this was 72% of normal snow pack
North Thompson Snow Basin -- (100 Mile House, Cariboo RD Areas G,H,L)
As of May 1st, Snow Pack is 128% of normal snow pack, on April 1st, this was 119% of normal snow pack
Background for this at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/water/river-forecast/2022_may1.pdf
As of this writing -- only the Moffat Creek watershed (near Horsefly in Cariboo RD Area "F") is on a "Flood Watch". No other locations within the entirety of the Cariboo Regional District is either on a High Stream Advisory, Flood Watch or Flood Warning... You can see these at http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
Within Cariboo RD Area "D" -- we are seeing higher water activity at south end of McLeese Lake, Sheridan Creek, McLeese Creek and Hawkes Creek but nothing to really worry about yet.... and a friendly reminder to watch your footing near creeks, rivers that have higher water flows....
Finally - if you have concerns about flooding where you are in the Cariboo Regional District (Rural Areas outside Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake or 100 Mile House) -- please call 1-800-665-1636 during regular business hours (8am - 4:30pm) or after hours, please call 1-866-759-4977. Tips for protecting your property during annual Spring Melt at https://www.cariboord.ca/en/emergency-and-protective-services/sandbags-and-sand.aspx?_mid_=39237
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