BC Hydro: Columbia River levels to go down roughly two feet
By BC Hydro
BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the discharge rates from Arrow Lakes Reservoir will decrease noticeably on Saturday, August 15:
Date
Time
Change
From
To
Saturday, August 15
8:30 a.m.
↓
2,209 m3/s
78,000 ft3/s
2,067 m3/s
73,000 ft3/s
9:30 a.m.
↓
2,067 m3/s
73,000 ft3/s
1,926 m3/s
68,000 ft3/s
10:30 a.m.
↓
1,926 m3/s
68,000 ft3/s
1,841 m3/s
65,000 ft3/s
When combined with the outflows from the Kootenay River, Columbia River levels at Birchbank are expected to see a decrease in water levels of about 0.6 metres (2 feet) 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.
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