Bc Flood Risk
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B.C.’s risk of spring flooding ‘considerably’ higher, report saysAccording to the River Forecast Centre, cooler-than-average temperatures in April and May have delayed the snowmelt, while the average snowpack is higher than normal.WeatherMay 10, 2022
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B.C. snowpack near normal, but forecast warns of ‘slightly elevated’ flood riskThe April Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin, published Friday, found snowpack ranging from 74 to 134 per cent of normal in varying regions.EnvironmentApr 9, 2022
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Risk of spring flooding ‘elevated’ due to above normal snowpacks: B.C. River Forecast CentreSpring weather is also a critical flood risk factor, the forecast centre said.WeatherApr 11, 2021
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Despite a snowy winter, concerns have shifted from flooding to drought in B.C.Province-wide, the snowpack is sitting at an average of 89 per cent of normal, but some areas are well below that.EnvironmentMar 15, 2019
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‘The risks related to snow melt are lower’: Below-normal snowpacks in Okanagan dampen flood risksThe BC River Forecast Centre says the wild card will be rainfall accumulations and temperatures during the spring freshet.Feb 28, 2019
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