News Releases
Evacuation Order for Killiney Beach Properties News Release #88
June 1, 2017
An Evacuation Order has been issued for five waterfront properties in the Killiney Beach area within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Occupants of one of the five are affected and were previously under an Evacuation Alert issued on May 27th.
9415 Hodges Road
9425 Hodges Road…
New Month - Higher Lake Levels to Come News Release #87
June 1, 2017
A new month is underway and we’re continuing to watch ever rising water levels in Okanagan lakes. It could be several more weeks before lake levels finally crest.
This morning Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.17 m at 5:25 a.m. – a two centimetre rise over yesterday…
Severe thunderstorm watch, increased lake level predictions - News Release #86
May 31, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and South Okanagan with conditions favourable to thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. Based on a number of variables including rain and snow melt, the Province…
Lake continues to rise, assessment of flood measure ongoing - News Release #85
May 31, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.15 m at 5:25 a.m. on May 31 – a four centimetre rise since May 30 at 7 a.m. when the lake level was reported as 343.11 m.
Crews across the Central Okanagan are assessing the condition of flood protection works and…
Evacuation Alert for mouth of Mission Creek
May 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An Evacuation Alert has been issued for properties near the mouth of Mission Creek. The alert was issued because increasing creek flow, a high lake level and wind gusts of up to 25 kilometres an hour this evening will put pressure on fortifications in that area.
City of…
