Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceSlocan River BC
Event Start DateMay 20, 2006
Event End DateMay 20, 2006
CommentsSlocan River BC, May 20, 2006. Residents living near the Slocan River were at risk as high water levels caused by melting snowpacks forced the river to overflow its banks. Local authorities issued an evacuation order for 53 homes in Passmore and Slocan Park (approximately 159 individuals) as well, 98 other homes that were put on evacuation alert. Damages included road closures and basement flooding.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated159
Estimated Total Cost$0
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0