DAWSON CREEK, B.C. -- Over 100mm of rain falling would be the culprit to one of the worst floods Dawson Creek has ever seen. Back on this day in 2016, the town was front and centre on TV sets all across the country.

Most of 8th street was underwater, and the 15th street bridge collapsed, effectively splitting the city in two. Water was flowing all throughout the city, and residents couldn't believe it.

"I was taking my son to school actually and we saw that the park had now become a lake, where we were sledding last winter. so it was definitely strange, and it was very close to coming up and over which would have evacuated us." One man described at the time.

The floods started the day before near Chetwynd, where nearly 130mm of rain fell in about a day. The mayor at the time, Merlin Nichols, declared a State of Local Emergency immediately. The Pine River was raging at over 3000 m3/s throughout much of the day, causing Highway 97 in the area to be almost wiped out..

Back in Dawson Creek, just over 100mm fell on the community that day, causing blocked roads. The water rising to the top of the the 15th street bridge.

One lady said she went to work using the towns "Dangerous Goods Route", which was the only way to the other end of the city.

"But we were told now that we should go home because we might not be able to get back otherwise."

Another victim of the flood, Sharalee Walker at the time says her kids woke her up to water coming from all sides of her home.

"They were just freaking, trying to cry, telling us 'We're all going to drown.' I said 'No we won't, grandma will save you'."

Over 60 people, including Walker were evacuated during the floods.

Thankfully the water receded the next day, and the sun shined to reveal just how extensive the damage was. Estimated costs of damages were $65 million.