High water is here in the Nicola Valley this week and sand bags are in the ditches of the swelling Nicola river with flood warnings issued. Rain has added to the run off which is expected by old timers to be pronounced this week.

We think a late spring may be compounded with warm weather close to June and may have serious results. The Nicola river is controlled by a  dam at Nicola lake and has been satisfactory in recent years. In the past a home has been lost on the Cold water river by erosion and a strong runoff. However it is very seldom and all necessary bridges are set on deep steel piles.

The bridge on highway 8 Voght street is not on steel pilings  however land fall is open on the south side .

Today in history, May 16 1988

US surgeon general declares nicotine as addictive a illicit drugs.