Shuswap River levels have receded at a rate faster than forecast.
On June 5, flow rates were 459 cubic metres per second and levels were 4.920 metres. Today, June 11, flow rates are 336 cubic metres per second and levels are 4.25 metres.
The forecast is predicting that the river’s rate of decline will slow significantly over the next 10 days. There will be a slight incline around June 15 due to steady precipitation that is expected to hit hardest on June 13, with 15-20mm of rain forecast for that day.
As river levels have dropped, Riverdale Drive is no longer partially submerged and is now open to regular traffic.
The boat launch, Tuey (Waterwheel) Park, and part of Waterwheel Street remain closed.
A High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect from the BC River Forecast Centre due to minor flooding of low-lying areas.