Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Update, 24 October 2025, 12:00pm: The River Forecast Centre has downgraded the Flood Warning to a High Streamflow Advisory. 

People in the area are still advised to exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions.

The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Warning for:

• Rivers/tributaries to the Skeena River around Terrace
• Kitimat River and Kemano River, including tributaries

The RDKS is issuing a Hazard Notice for these same areas.  

Rivers are rising rapidly in response to heavy rainfall. In the Terrace area, at present there are no specific flood concerns for the Skeena River or the Kitsumkalum River.

However, weather stations near Terrace, particularly to the south of the city, have recorded very high precipitation totals (100+mm at Terrace). Smaller streams in the area, many of which are ungauged, may have significant flow responses.

People in the area are advised to exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions.

Stay clear of the banks of swift running rivers and never drive across flooded roads, bridges or river crossings. At this time of year leaves can clog storm drains and impact urban drainage. Keep storm drains clear.

We will advise if the situation changes for any of these areas. However, please visit the River Forecast Centre for the most up-to-date info as they continue to monitor conditions.

Update, 24 October 2025, 12:00pm: The River Forecast Centre has downgraded the Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory. 

People in the area are still advised to exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions.

The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for:

• Skeena River tributaries including areas around Terrace and Kitsumkalum 
• North Coast including rivers and tributaries around New Aiyansh-Nass River, Kitimat and surrounding areas

In addition, the RDKS is issuing a joint Hazard Notice with Kitsumkalum and Kitselas for the Kitsumkalum River, Skeena River and tributaries.

Rivers are expected to rise rapidly on Thursday and into Friday in response to heavy rainfall. With the focus of heavier rainfall on the North Coast, rivers are forecast to potentially reach or exceed 5-year return period flows. Heavy rain and high streamflow bring increased risk for unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, flooding and landslides.

Stay clear of the banks of swift running rivers and never drive across flooded roads, bridges or river crossings. At this time of year leaves can clog storm drains and impact urban drainage. Keep storm drains clear.

People in the area are advised to exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions.

View the full HAZARD NOTICE

A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.

We will advise if the situation changes for any of these areas. However, please visit the River Forecast Centre for the most up-to-date info as they continue to monitor conditions.