Fort St. John follows suit to also issue heavy rainfall warning

The City of Fort St. John is warning residents of heavy rain starting on June 12th.

By Max Bowder

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June 12, 2025

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Heavy rain is forecasted to hit Fort St. John. (file photo)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Heavy rain is expected to hit Fort St. John and people have been warned to be prepared.

According to Environment Canada, periods of rain, heavy showers and high winds are forecasted starting on Thursday, June 12th until Saturday, June 14th.

In a June 11th Facebook post, the City of Fort St. John encouraged residents to take precautions for the extreme weather.

Homeowners are asked to clear their storm drains, inspect their sump pumps and extend downspouts away from the house.

The City of Dawson Creek also urged residents to prepare for the risk of flooding.

More information on residential flood protection can be found here.

Authors

Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth.

A quote Max lives by is, “Don’t fear death, fear not living.”

He has been an avid volunteer traveller since he was 13, visiting countries such as Ghana, Argentina, Vietnam, and more.

Max enjoys critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, as well as books, chess, poker, hiking and kayaking.

He is inspired by writers such as Ernest Hemingway, C.S. Lewis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Murray and Malcolm Gladwell.