Comments | Slocan 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. |