Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceNortheast and Central British Columbia
Event Start DateJuly 1, 2001
Event End DateJuly 1, 2001
CommentsNortheast and Central British Columbia, July 2001. A severe five-day rainstorm caused flood damage to 100 homes and to critical infrastructure. More than 200 mm of rain fell. Roads and bridges were washed out, businesses and public and private properties were damaged, two trains derailed, and people were temporarily stranded.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total Cost$9,323,887
Federal DFAA Payments$2,622,744
Provincial DFAA Payments$6,701,143
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0