City of Dawson Creek warns residents to prepare for floods even as wildfires loom [Video]

The City of Dawson Creek is warning residents of potential flooding in the coming days, a risk made worse by ongoing drought and wildfires in the region.

Environment Canada is forecasting showers starting Wednesday night and lasting through Saturday, while the B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a high streamflow advisory for much of the Interior, with up to 120 millimetres of rain expected in the Peace region in the days ahead.

The rainfall comes as the region is entering its third year of extreme drought conditions. The South Peace is at drought Level 4 on a scale that ranges from zero to five and multiple wildfires are burning in the region, forcing some residents from their homes.

Drought and wildfires can exacerbate one another and leave the province increasingly vulnerable to severe flooding, according to experts.