Flood threats calm around Cache Creek, regional rivers

KAMLOOPS — Residents around Cache Creek can expect further relief from flooding and fast-flowing rivers.

The BC River Forecast Centre downgraded the Bonaparte River from a flood watch to a high streamflow advisory Wednesday (May 24) and ended a high streamflow advisory for Cache Creek, Deadman River and other nearby tributaries.

Additionally, the North Thompson River – including tributaries around Barriere, Blue River, Clearwater and surrounding areas – was downgraded from a flood watch to a high streamflow advisory. The Forecast Centre also ended the high streamflow advisory for Nicola River and tributaries including Guichon Creek, Spius Creek, Coldwater River and surrounding areas including Upper Nicola and Low Nicola.

However, flood watches have been maintained for the Shuswap River and South Thompson River, including tributaries around Chase, Enderby and surrounding areas, Salmon Arm, Salmon River, Sicamous and Tk’emlups te Secwepemc. A high streamflow advisory also remains in effect for the Thompson River downstream of Kamloops Lake.