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Part of situation: British Columbia severe weather and storm warnings (5 clusters)

British Columbia faces heavy rain and flood warnings

British Columbia Vancouver Island Environment Canada flood warnings BC Hydro

Environment Canada has issued orange rainfall warnings for parts of southern British Columbia, specifically targeting west and central Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, the Sea to Sky Highway, and the Squamish to Whistler corridor. A robust frontal system is expected to bring up to 250 millimetres of rain to some areas through Thursday morning, with rainfall rates potentially reaching 20 millimetres per hour.

Localized flooding is likely, and some roads may become impassable. While Victoria and parts of the South Island may benefit from a rain shadow, other regions face significant precipitation and wind gusts up to 90 km/h. The provincial River Forecast Centre has also issued warnings regarding high streamflow.

In response to the weather, the Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley has opened additional spaces for homeless residents to seek cover. Meanwhile, on Vancouver Island, over 700 BC Hydro customers have experienced power outages, with significant disruptions reported in the Jordan River and Zeballos areas. In Zeballos, evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect due to risks of flooding and landslides.

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BC Hydro · British Columbia · Environment Canada · River Forecast Centre · Vancouver Island · Zeballos

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Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [100milefreepress.net]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [aldergrovestar.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [campbellrivermirror.com]
Hundreds still without power on Vancouver Island amid stormy weather [cheknews.ca]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [clearwatertimes.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [cloverdalereporter.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [lakecountrycalendar.com]
Langley shelter invites homeless to take cover from the rain [langleyadvancetimes.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [mapleridgenews.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [missioncityrecord.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [oakbaynews.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [peacearchnews.com]
Rain shadow protects Victoria while Vancouver Island faces 150 to 200 mm of rain [peninsulanewsreview.com]
Rain shadow protects Victoria while Vancouver Island faces 150 to 200 mm of rain - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [revelstokereview.com]
Rain shadow protects Victoria while Vancouver Island faces 150 to 200 mm of rain [sookenewsmirror.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [thenorthernview.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [trailtimes.ca]
Rain shadow protects Victoria while Vancouver Island faces 150 to 200 mm of rain - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [agassizharrisonobserver.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [grandforksgazette.ca]
Rain shadow protects Victoria while Vancouver Island faces 150 to 200 mm of rain [lakecowichangazette.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [todayinbc.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]
Heavy rain, flood warnings remain in effect for parts of southern B.C. [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]