Cache Creek flooding: Photos, videos show impact on B.C. Village
A state of local emergency remains in effect Thursday for the Village of Cache Creek due to flooding. Photos and video show how the situation unfolded as resdents were told to prepare for the possibility of more evacuations and weekend rainfall.
The floodwaters flowed directly through the village's fire hall before barriers could be set up to stem the tide.
The village of Cache Creek, shown in a handout photo, is maintaining a state of local emergency due to flooding.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sheila Olson
Motels in the village were caught in the path of the rushing water
The village of Cache Creek, shown in a handout photo, is maintaining a state of local emergency due to flooding.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sheila Olson
Flooding in Cache Creek, B.C. is seen from the street.
Residents and crews hurried to fill sandbags.
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