Flood watch in effect for Peace and Williston areas

The flood advisory issued for the Peace Region and the tributaries of Williston Lake has now been upgraded to a flood watch.

The B.C. River Forecast Centre says river levels are expected to rise due to the high amounts of precipitation the areas are expected to receive through to Saturday.

It has listed the Sikanni, Halfway, Beatton, Pine, Moberly and Kiskatinaw Rivers as areas of concern.

By issuing a flood watch, the Centre says water levels are rising and could surpass riverbank levels.