The Village of Lytton is sharing information from Emergency InfoBC and the BC River Forecast Centre regarding Flood Warning, Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory notices as a result of the landslide near the Chilcotin River.
More information available at: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/31july24a/
BC River Forecast Centre: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
In Lytton, use extreme caution by the Fraser River and stay away from the water's edge.
Update from Yellowhead Road & Bridge this morning (August 1): Update from Yellowhead Road & Bridge this morning (August 1): The Lytton Ferry will be open this morning but may still close on short notice due to the landslide near Chilcolton River.
YRB will update as things progress.
The River Forecast Centre issued the following alerts at 4 p.m. on July 31, 2024:
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a Flood Warning for:
- Chilcotin River upstream of landslide in the vicinity of Farwell Canyon
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a Flood Watch for:
- Chilcotin River downstream of the landslide in the vicinity of Farwell Canyon
- Fraser River from the Chilcotin River confluence downstream to Hope
The River Forecast Centre is issuing a High Streamflow Advisory for:
- Fraser River downstream of Hope
What this means
A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Fast-flowing bodies of water increase risk to life safety. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.
Prepare for floods
For information on how to prepare for flood hazards, visit PreparedBC.