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iN PHOTOS: Closed roads, soaked fields and evacuation orders in Kamloops

Parts of Jamieson Creek Road have been completely washed away.
May 08, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – Residents living near creeks and rivers in the Kamloops area are getting hit exceptionally hard with rising water this season.

Communities are filling sandbags as fast as the water is rising.

Floodwater has washed out roads, filled fields and pushed residents from their homes.

An Environment Canada spokesperson is urging the public to remain vigilant because things might get worse. Temperatures are expected to rise again this Wednesday and that could bring even more water.

High water swept up wood and debris on Jamieson Creek Road.
High water swept up wood and debris on Jamieson Creek Road.

Parts of Jamieson Creek Road have been completely washed away.
Parts of Jamieson Creek Road have been completely washed away.

This property on Lazy Acres Road in Cherry Creek was evacuated on Friday, May 5.
This property on Lazy Acres Road in Cherry Creek was evacuated on Friday, May 5.

Locals and road maintenance workers can fill sandbags here on a corner of Campbell Creek Road.
Locals and road maintenance workers can fill sandbags here on a corner of Campbell Creek Road.

A Barnhartvale resident's front yard and driveway is covered in water.
A Barnhartvale resident's front yard and driveway is covered in water.

Campbell Creek Road is getting thrashed with floodwater.
Campbell Creek Road is getting thrashed with floodwater.

A resident looks on as Campbell Creek Road gets higher each day.
A resident looks on as Campbell Creek Road gets higher each day.

Argo Road maintenance crews have been busy sandbagging problem areas on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.
Argo Road maintenance crews have been busy sandbagging problem areas on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.

There has been several complete washouts on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.
There has been several complete washouts on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.

There has been several complete washouts on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.
There has been several complete washouts on Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale.

Water pools in this yard on Barnhartvale Road.
Water pools in this yard on Barnhartvale Road.

Barnhartvale Road is closed due to complete washout.
Barnhartvale Road is closed due to complete washout.

A nature trail at the B.C. Wildlife Park used to run along Campbell Creek and is now completely washed out.
A nature trail at the B.C. Wildlife Park used to run along Campbell Creek and is now completely washed out.

Residents living on Campbell Creek have been filling sandbags since the water started rising last week.
Residents living on Campbell Creek have been filling sandbags since the water started rising last week.

Residents can fill sandbags at various locations across the city.
Residents can fill sandbags at various locations across the city.

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