High Water Advisory on Fraser River

Monday, May 19, 2008 04:48 PM

Opinion 250 readers submitted this photo taken on the Fraser River Saturday. They say in addition to the river being high. there is plenty of debris.

Prince George, B.C. - The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Water Level and Flow Advisory for the Fraser River.

The Fraser is expected to reach 9.0 metres at the South Fort George river gauge area by midnight tonight and maintain that level until Tuesday morning, when levels will start dropping slowly.

At 9.0 metres, the City may experience localized flooding along unprotected stretches of the Fraser River. Ground water may begin to seep into basements in structures near the river and across low-lying roads at current river levels. City officials will continue to monitor the river. Affected residents and businesses will be advised of any increases above the current predictions.

All citizens are cautioned to stay well away from the banks of the Fraser and other rivers during high flow conditions, due to the danger of cold, fast-moving water.

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Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 04:48 PM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Hindsight on May 19 2008 8:42 PM

Hopefully Surespan built the temporary bridge to build the new bridge high enough to avoid being washed away.

Posted by: northern taxpayer on May 19 2008 10:38 PM

well gordy you can insult some of the lower mainlanders - give them a deal on gun boots no carbon tax to pay,guess the new york string pullers must have gotten mixed up - imagine tax free gun boots for the masses,might even need hip waders this year.is that ice or just a little liquor froth from a pulp mill ah- the stench of money in the attached picture.drunk fish you should feel comfortable gordy, now when you fall off the wagon, it won't be cold turkey you will be with friends,