{"id":158726,"date":"2025-10-22T22:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interior-news.com\/2025\/10\/22\/flood-watch-issued-for-kitimat-amid-heavy-rainfall\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T22:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:27:00","slug":"flood-watch-issued-for-kitimat-amid-heavy-rainfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interior-news.com\/2025\/10\/22\/flood-watch-issued-for-kitimat-amid-heavy-rainfall\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood watch issued for North Coast amid heavy rainfall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"430\">A flood watch has been issued for Kitimat, Terrace, Prince Rupert and surrounding areas as heavy rain continues to affect the North Coast.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"546\">The BC River Forecast Centre issued the notice at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22, warning that rising river levels may approach or exceed bankfull, leading to flooding in areas near rivers. A flood watch means conditions are developing that may result in flooding.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"799\">Local governments are advising residents to exercise caution near watercourses, reiterating prolonged&nbsp;periods of heavy rain with more expected.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1017\">&ldquo;Rivers are expected to rise rapidly on Thursday and into Friday in response to heavy rainfall,&rdquo; the River Forecast Centre stated. On the North Coast, rivers may reach or exceed five-year return period flows, while other regions may see two-year return flows.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1278\">The alert applies to:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1300\">\n<li data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1300\">\n<p data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1302\">North Coast, including Kitimat, Prince Rupert, New Aiyansh&ndash;Nass River, and surrounding areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1397\">\n<p data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1399\">Skeena River tributaries, including areas around Terrace and Kitsumkalum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1474\">\n<p data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1476\">Central Coast, including the Kingcome and Wannock rivers (Wuikinuxv)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1546\">A storm system is forecast to bring 90 to 150 millimetres of rain to the North Coast between Wednesday and Friday. Rain will begin late Wednesday, continue through Thursday, and move south toward Vancouver Island and the South Coast by Friday.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1791\">Temperatures are expected to remain relatively cool, and while snow is possible at higher elevations, the River Forecast Centre does not anticipate significant snowmelt or rain-on-snow impacts.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"1986\">According to the River Forecast Centre, the heavy rainfall and high streamflows pose risks of riverbank erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, and landslides. Residents are urged to stay clear of fast-moving rivers and to never cross flooded roads or bridges. 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