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Flood recovery

Flood Order Rescinded: What to Check at Home

After a flood-related evacuation order was rescinded near Poole Creek and Gates Lake, here are safe home checks before cleanup or repairs.

Published July 21, 2026

Edited from named public sources. General information only.

Weather and drainage

July 20, 2026

B.C.'s River Forecast Centre provides a current conditions map. Learn what it can and cannot tell you about your basement risk.

Flood resilience

July 17, 2026

Four new dikes, upgraded drainage, pump stations and restored floodplain now provide stronger flood protection for Grand Forks.