CAUTION: Columbia River levels to rise in coming days
By Castlegar Source
Columbia River levels are going to increase roughly 1.4 feet over the next two days, according to Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Mary Anne Coules.
“We`re asking that people exercise extra caution and make safety their top priority when engaging in activity on or near the Columbia River,” she said.
In a press release issued this morning, Coules explained the increases:
- At 7 a.m. on July 26, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 1,699 cubic metres per second (60,000 cubic feet per second) to about 1,841 cubic metres per second (65,000 cubic feet per second).
- At 7 a.m. on July 27, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 1,841 cubic metres per second (65,000 cubic feet per second) to about 1,982 cubic metres per second (70,000 cubic feet per second).
- At 8 a.m. on July 27, the discharge rate will increase from approximately 1,982 cubic metres per second (70,000 cubic feet per second) to about 2,010 cubic metres per second (71,000 cubic feet per second).
These changes are due to Columbia River Treaty coordination agreements.
When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to see an increase in water levels of about 0.4 metres (1.4 feet) over two days from the current levels.
Please make safety your top priority when planning activities near the Columbia River.
For up-to-date reservoir elevation and river flow information, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1-877-924-2444 or visit bchydro.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 250-365-4565.
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