Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

From the State of Local Emergency (SOLE) order issued January 15, 2026:

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, pursuant to Section 95(1) of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act that a state of local emergency exists within Electoral Area “B” due to the Ice Jam and Flooding and risks to persons or property.

View the full SOLE order here.

Update: 17 January 2026, 11:00

This situation continues to be monitored; conditions are currently stable. The evacuation notice is still in effect and will be reassessed on Monday, 19 January.

An evacuation order has been issued for flooding due to an ice jam in the Kispiox River for the following area(s):

2240 Poplar Park Road

4917 Kispiox Valley Road

Cassiar Land District Lot 2281

4637 Kispiox Valley Road

View the full evacuation order here. 

Full size map can be viewed here.

Updates will be provided as they become available. 

Update: 17 January 2026, 11:00

This situation continues to be monitored; conditions are currently stable. The hazard notice is still in effect.

People in the area are advised to exercise caution and be prepared for changing conditions. Monitoring of the situation will continue and updates will be provided.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Avoid riverbanks and streams in the Kispiox River area, as unpredictable water levels increase the risk of dangerous conditions.
• Relocate any recreational vehicles, equipment, or property from flood-prone areas to higher ground immediately.
• Stay informed by regularly checking this page.
• Monitor weather forecasts for changing conditions through Environment and Climate Change Canada.

View the Hazard Notice here.