The following background information is available here:

• Background reports from Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. (NHC)
• Floodplain bylaw, including PDF versions of each map
• Engineer’s reports for site-specific floodplain exemption applications
• Engineer’s reports for alluvial fan hazards
• Hazard notices
• Application forms & guides

Background reports from Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. (NHC)

The following reports were prepared by a consultant hired by the RDKB to update floodplain mapping for select areas in the Boundary around Christina Lake, rural Grand Forks, Carmi, Beaverdell, Rock Creek and Midway.  These maps were then incorporated into a new floodplain bylaw (Bylaw No. 1844, which replaced the previous floodplain bylaw).

The updated floodplain mapping also identified updated flood construction levels, including wave action along Christina Lake, as well as fluvial hazards along the Kettle River, and alluvial fans.

Floodplain bylaw, including PDF versions of each map

See Policies and Bylaws page for Floodplain Bylaw and schedules.

The link below provides a list of previous reports prepared by engineers for site-specific floodplain exemptions.  This list will be periodically updated as additional reports are finalized and registered on title.  Additionally, the RDKB’s interactive web map may also have a link a report within the pop-up information for the relevant property.

Click here Engineer’s reports for site-specific floodplain exemption applications

Engineer’s reports for alluvial fan hazards

This table will be periodically updated as additional reports are finalized and registered on title.

Click here for the Alluvial Fan report table

Hazard Notices

Periodically the RDKB’s Emergency Management team will provide notice to the Province of BC regarding hazards. 

Disclaimer: This information is dynamic and reflective of conditions at the time of the correspondence.  Efforts will be made to update this list; however, this list may not be comprehensive of all notices sent and will not encompass all hazards.

• Texas Creek Hazard Notice – Nov. 26, 2024
   

Application Forms & Guides
Application Form for site-specific Floodplain Exemptions
Q&A on Alluvial Fan Assessments 
Terms of Reference for Flood Hazard Assessments on Alluvial Fans

A list of Professionals who have self-identified as qualified to complete a Flood Hazard Assessment for Alluvial Fans can be provided upon request.  Please email plandept@rdkb.com to obtain this list.

Additional information on planning department applications is also available here: https://rdkb.com/Plan-Build/Planning/Application-Forms