Flood Information

The community of Pemberton sits at a low elevation within a steep mountain valley and the confluence of the Green River and the Lillooet River. This geographical position makes the Pemberton Valley ideal for farming, but also susceptible to flooding. A major flood  occurred in 1984, and most recently in 2003.

Flood threats can usually be forecast in several ways, including monitoring and evaluating rising water tables that result from heavy rain, monitoring snow conditions, and meteorological forecasts.

The Village of Pemberton has an Emergency Response/Recovery Plan in place.  This plan would be enacted with the threat of a flood, and would include regular media advisories with detailed instructions and recommended actions people should take to limit or prevent disasters.

For general precautions regarding floods, please see the Government of Canada brochure, Floods: What to Do Before and After. This brochure is available for download at www.ocipep.gc.ca.

RESOURCES

Environment Canada Real - Time Water Levels

This site provides public access to both real-time and historical hydrometric (water level and stream flow) data collected at over 1200 locations in Canada. These data are collected under a national program jointly administered under federal-provincial and federal-territorial cost-sharing agreements.  Find water levels for The Lillooet River, the Hurley River, and Fitsimmons Creek.

Provincial Emergency Program - Flood Information

This site, hosted by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is a great resource and includes information on topics such as: flood precautions; flood proofing your home; preparedness information; disaster financial assistance; and flood recovery.

Last Updated on Thursday, August 26, 2010