Current Alerts

January 13, 2026

UPDATE: 1:15 p.m.

  • The Evacuation Order for 380 Martindale Road, Parksville (Pathfinder Camp Resort) has been rescinded. View the Rescind Order for information.
  • The Evacuation Alert for multiple properties in Electoral Area A has been rescinded. View the Rescind Order for information.
  • The State of Local Emergency has been rescinded.
  • Get tips on Returning Home After A Flood.

UPDATE: 10:30 a.m.

  • The Evacuation Alert for for multiple properties in Electoral Area G has been rescinded. View the Rescind Order for information.

The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded to a high streamflow advisory for east Vancouver Island including our region. 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.


Resources

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.

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

The RDN uses Voyent Alert! for emergency notifications. To learn more about this, see the RDN Voyent Alert! page.

Sign up to start receiving emergency alerts. You can sign up to receive emails, phone calls (automated) or text messages, whichever you prefer.

Flood Watch Safety Reminders

Take steps to secure your home and stay safe.

  • Clear gutters and drains. Move items in low-lying areas to higher ground.
  • Don’t drive across flooded roads.
  • Stay clear of fast-flowing rivers as riverbanks may be unstable.

Stay Informed

  • Subscribe to Voyent Alert to receive emergency updates via phone, text, email or the Voyent Alert app at rdn.bc.ca/voyent-alert.

Visit these resources for more tips and information:

National alerts

Useful links

Current Alerts and Information