CN Rail bridge over the Telkwa River and Coalmine Road bridge over the Bulkley River (Logan Flint/My Bulkley Lakes Now Staff)
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Flood watch issued for Smithers, Houston area

Logan Flint
By Logan Flint

The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the high streamflow advisory for the Smithers and Houston area to a flood watch.

A similar notice has been issued by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Witset First Nation, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, and District of Houston.

According to the centre, the watch means river levels are rising and could reach or spill over riverbanks.

This is due to hot temperatures and snow melt in the area.

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The centre said fast flowing rivers pose increased risk to safety and to stay away from rivers and riverbanks.

High stream flow advisories for the Lakes and Omineca regions remain in effect.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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