Farrell Street residents warned of possible flooding

PRINCE GEORGE — No evacuation orders or alerts have been issued, but the City of Prince George is warning residents of Farrell Street near Paddlewheel Park about the possibility of flooding due to rising water levels in the Fraser River.

B.C.’s River Forecast Centre says water levels on the Fraser River are at about 8.4 metres (as of noon today) and are steadily approaching 9 metres with the river forecast to rise over 9.5 metres by the weekend. Home basements on Farrell may start to experience flooding when the river begins to exceed about 9 metres.

In response, the City activated its Emergency Operations Centre today and staff delivered letters to Farrell Street residents advising them to be prepared to evacuate should evacuation be required. Sand and sandbags are available to residents of Farrell Street and are positioned at the north end of Farrell Street.