Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlacePeace River area BC
Event Start DateJune 1, 2001
Event End DateJune 1, 2001
CommentsPeace River area BC, June 2001. The region was subjected to many intense precipitation events. Increased tributary levels combined with the spring freshet caused the over-saturation of the soil and surface runoff. This in turn triggered several landslides that cut-off highways. Property and infrastructure damage was extensive. Pink Mountain and Halfway River were both affected.
FatalitiesUnknown
Injured / InfectedUnknown
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total Cost$20,942,391
Federal DFAA Payments$10,691,352
Provincial DFAA Payments$10,251,039
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0