December 17, 2025

The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the status for Vancouver Island from a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory. While rainfall has eased for now, the forecast indicates additional rain through the weekend. We will continue to monitor stream levels closely. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts to get updates directly via phone, text or email via Voyent Alert. See below for links for more information and to sign up.

What do the Advisory and Warning Levels Mean?

🟡High Streamflow Advisory: River levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
🟠Flood Watch: River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
🔴Flood Warning: River levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.

For information on how to be prepared during heavy rainfall and potential flooding, visit rdn.bc.ca/flood. For river and weather updates, visit the River Forecast Centre and Environment Canada. For road conditions, visit Drive BC.