The B.C. government is urging caution and encouraging the public to prepare for flooding in the central and southern Interior, as water levels continue to rise.
Evacuation orders and flood warnings have been issued in several communities across the Central Okanagan and Cariboo regions.
In Tulameen, an evacuation order has been issued for 148 properties and the remainder of the town is under an evacuation alert.
An immediate danger of flooding has prompted an evacuation order for 47 properties by the Cariboo Regional District.
Evacuation orders are also in place for the Killiney Beach area of the Central Okanagan and the Sportsman Bowl area north of Oliver.
Emergency centres have been set up in each of those communities.
The River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for the Nazko River and West Road River and is maintaining a flood watch for the Central Interior, including the Bonaparte River and tributary rivers around Cache Creek, Merritt, Williams Lake, Quesnel and surrounding areas.
Water levels are expected to rise due to anticipated rain and an above-average snowpack.
The Provincial Emergency Co-ordination Centre advises members of the public to never drive or walk through flooded streets, as water can be deeper than it appears and can rise quickly.
It says people should stay away from eroded banks and keep children and pets away from stream banks, which could be unstable.
The centre also says to pay attention to changing conditions, especially in low-lying areas.
The centre has also listed steps to take in case flooding occurs, including creating a household emergency plan and moving valuables and equipment to higher ground.