Roads are flooding and washing out throughout the Peace region, while a pair of roads are closed within Mile Zero due to flows early Monday morning.
Environment Canada says communities have recorded from 30 to 80mm so far from this storm; the highest amounts have been observed near the Rockies over communities like Hudson's Hope.
A low pressure system over northern Alberta will continue to bring heavy rain, with a further 15 to 20 mm forecast today and tonight before it ends.
"A long episode of rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall," Environment Canada says.
"Given the wet antecedent conditions in the region this past month (including a similar weather system last weekend), the ground is already saturated in many areas. The prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall may result in higher overland runoff."
"Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don't approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts."
Kin Bowl Monday morning in Dawson Creek.
On the South Taylor Hill, a sinkhole has been reported and traffic is said to be down to single-lane alternating.
A section of the Sweetwater Road near Matthews Centennial Park has washed out entirely, as have sections of road in Farmington.
In Dawson Creek, 17th Street is closed between 102 and 108 Avenue, and 108 Avenue is also closed between Poplar Crescent and Chilton Subdivision due to water crossing the road. City officials note these areas will remain closed until water recedes.
“The recent volume of rain we have received has caused the sanitary system to reach its capacity at this time."
Roads around Dawson Creek are pooling, flooding, or washing away Sunday evening and into the Monday morning hours.
Several road closures and alerts have been announced by Drivebc.ca:
- The 206A Adams, washout between 225 and 223, 2 km west of Dawson Creek.
- The 206 Tucker, washout between 231 and 227 6 km west of Dawson Creek. Road closed.
- Along the 237 Mason, heavy rain between 212 and 97 South. Water pooling. Road closed.
- A washout along the Sweetwater Rd. between 239 W Miller and 235A Hanson 19 km north of Dawson Creek. Road closed.
- Water is pooling between Sweetwater Rd and 218 Rd (18 km north of Dawson Creek along Highway 97. Please drive slowly through water.
- A washout between Pingel Creek Rd and Pingel Creek Rd (6 km south of Taylor) has reduced traffic to single lane alternating.
- Flooding at Alcan Frtg (4 km north of Taylor). At the overpass between Ft St John and Taylor.
- Water pooling between 271 Rd and 269 Rd (42 km south of Dawson Creek). Drive slowly through water flow.
- Water pooling between 263 Rd and 261 Rd (34 km south of Dawson Creek). Water washing over road, drive though slowly.
- Highway 52 N (Heritage Highway). Water pooling between 204 Rd and Fullerton Rd (85 km north of Tumbler Ridge)
- Highway 52 N (Heritage Highway). Water pooling between Fullerton Rd and 202 Rd (84 km north of Tumbler Ridge).
- Highway 97, water pooling between Kloss Rd and Old Hasler Rd for 122.7 km (16 km north of McLeod Lake to 23 km south of Chetwynd). Please use caution, watch for water ponding, drive slowly.
A handful of bridge maintenance projects were slated to commence this week, which may also affect traffic:
- maintenance planned between 245 Rd and Orrin Powell Rd (22 km south of Taylor) starting Wed., Jun 17 will reduce the area to single lane alternating traffic will be in effect. Maintenance is also scheduled for the Kiskatinaw Bridge this week.
- Bridge maintenance planned between Independent Rd and Siegert Rd (10 km north of British Columbia and Alberta Border on Highway 2 is slated to begin Monday Jun 15 - for maintenance of Tomslake Bridge. Maintenance of the Pouce River Bridge on Highway 49 is also slated for this week.
A travel advisory remains in effect at BC-Alberta border, as per COVID-19. Avoid non-essential travel.
