The Regional District of Nanaimo has issued an Evacuation Order for Pathfinder Camp Resort in Area G near Parksville due to flooding of the Englishman River, while an Evacuation Alert is active for several nearby properties.
An Evacuation Alert has also been issued for properties in Cedar near the Nanaimo River.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a flood warning for the Englishman River near Parksville on Monday, Jan. 12.
The centre said the river has exceeded flood stage, and additional rainfall forecast could worsen conditions.
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Flooding could result in washed-out roads, localized flooding, overbank flows, swift-water hazards and potential landslides, the centre said.
Residents were advised to avoid the area until conditions improve.
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“Stay away from riverbeds, don’t drive through flooded roads and washouts,” the centre said. “Check road conditions in advance on DriveBC and be prepared for travel conditions.”
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A flood warning is issued when river levels have exceeded or are expected to exceed bankfull levels, potentially causing flooding in adjacent areas.
