Thursday, October 28, 2021 – The River Flow Advisory Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the Sooke River.
“A moderate atmospheric river event is currently impacting southern Vancouver Island. Rainfall amounts in the 25-40 mm range have been observed this morning, with Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasting additional amounts in the 40-60 mm range for areas around Port Renfrew,” the BC River Forecast Centres shared in their advisory.
With the continued rainfall warnings in the forecast, the public is advised to stay clear of the fast-flowing rivers and potentially unstable riverbanks.
The District will continue to monitor the conditions and provide updates, as available, through the District website and Twitter account.
Contact:
Matt Barney, District of Sooke Emergency Operations Centre Director and Deputy Fire Chief
District of Sooke
2225 Otter Point Road
Tel: (250) 642-5422
Email: mbarney@sooke.ca
Local emergency information sources:
- District of Sooke Twitter Channel: www.twitter.com/SookeCa
- The Sooke Fire Rescue Dept. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/SookeFireRescue/
- The Sooke ESS Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/SookeEmergencySupportServices/
- District of Sooke website: www.sooke.ca
- Emergency Info BC: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
