The Boundary is experiencing significant flooding today with recent blasts of rain. There’s been up to 50 ml in some areas.
The Kettle, West Kettle and Granby Rivers are the main trouble spots but the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary says some smaller streams are beginning to rise as well.
RDKB Emergency Operations Centre Director Chris Marsh advises residents to be safe.
He says those who have been evacuated should report to Red Cross Reception Centres.
A second peak in the water-level is possible but they’re staying prepared.
RDKB Emergency Operations Centre Chief David Reid says to avoid driving downtown.
But the city’s water system remains intact.
The Grand Forks Fire Department says 1390 more residences have been ordered to evacuate in the last 24 hours, accumulating to well over 2,600 overall evacuation orders since flooding began this week. The orders span from Christina Lake to the West Boundary.
Water-levels are expected to peak tonight. Volunteers have filled 120,000 sandbags for the community.
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