Merritt Flood Situation Fluid

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Merritt saw minimal impact in the city from flooding along the Nicola River this past weekend, but the worst may be yet to come.

Environment Canada issued a weather statement earlier this week warning that more thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Merritt area beginning Thursday, which when combined with the spring snow melt will lead to rising river levels and possibly more flooding.

High streamflows from a rapidly melting snowpack and thunderstorms caused localized flooding around the region last week, with the Nicola River breaching its banks in spots around town as well.

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Merritt Herald – May 10, 2017.

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