Grand Forks Flooding

• Evacuation orders for Grand Forks, B.C. downgraded to evacuation alerts

  The evacuation orders were for 10 properties in the Johnson’s Flats Area, plus 10 addresses on four other roads.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
  
• Grand Forks, B.C. rescinds local state of emergency amid flood risk

  'If anyone observes people tampering with tiger dams, road closure barricades or other emergency assets, please contact the RCMP," the City of Grand Forks, B.C. said.

  Environment

  May 7, 2023
  
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• Water levels, flood concerns rising in Grand Forks, B.C.

  On Saturday, the regional district upgraded two evacuation alerts to evacuation orders, affecting 40 homes.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
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• B.C. flooding: Concerns remain high in Southern Interior as rain sweeps in

  Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the Okanagan, Boundary and West Kootenay, stating that heavy rain could contribute to the escalating flooding situation.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
• ‘Watch and see’: Grand Forks, B.C. preparing for rising waters

  As of Thursday, a few dozen properties have been placed on an evacuated order or alert, and Grand Forks' Mayor says that number may grow by the weekend.

  Weather

  May 4, 2023
• Partnership announced between Grand Forks, Osoyoos Indian Band in flood mitigation program

  ‘This partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and the City of Grand Forks is a great example of an environmental, social, and economic win.’

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
• Grand Forks flood victims launch proposed lawsuit against province, timber companies

  Interfor, the company with the largest share of logging rights in the region, says other factors were to blame for flooding that swamped Grand Forks in 2018.

  Sep 15, 2020
• Potential loss of road access, flooding prompts evacuation alert near Grand Forks, B.C.

  Residents are requested to be prepared to leave the area on very short notice if the alert is upgraded to an evacuation order. 

  Weather

  May 18, 2020
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• City of Grand Forks makes offers on homes flooded in 2018

  After many low-lying homes were swamped with floodwaters in 2018, the City of Grand Forks said it wanted to buy dozens of properties in the North and South Ruckle neighbourhoods and convert the area into a green space.

  Canada

  May 1, 2020
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• Grand Forks commercial flood insurance battle prompts calls for greater oversight of insurance industry

  The economic recovery team assembled in the wake of the flood recommended greater provincial oversight of flood insurance practices, to ensure fair and equitable compensation.

  Dec 18, 2019