North Thompson River area upgraded to flood watch

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the North Thompson River including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater.

“Rainfall and snowmelt across the region has led to on-going rises in rivers draining from the Cariboo Mountains over the past week,” centre staff wrote in a release.

Water on the North Thompson River is approaching a 5-year flow, according to officials.

Officials said they expect river levels to continue to rise over the weekend due to the on-going snowmelt.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre is maintaining flood watches for the Cariboo Mountains and tributaries flowing westward.

1:45 B.C. River Forecast Centre updates flood risk situation