News Releases
Flood Watch: Evaluating Risks, Recognizing Crews - News Release #53
May 14, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – The flood watch continues in the Central Okanagan as creeks remain high and Okanagan Lake remains above full pool, with rain remaining in the forecast and melting upper elevation snowpacks still expected to contribute to rising lake levels.
All existing sandbags should be kept in…
Flood Watch: Landslides and Lake Levels - News Release #52
May 14, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – An evacuation order issued Saturday evening, due to a slide, remains in effect until further notice for 17 properties below Kilkenny Place in the Killiney Beach subdivision of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
No one was hurt in the slide, which appears to have impacted at…
Landslide Forces New Evacuation News Release #51
May 13, 2017
An Evacuation Order has been issued for 17 properties along Kilkenny Place in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area of the regional district.
The following properties are on Evacuation Order:
From 9567 to 9697 Kilkenny Place
Late this afternoon a small landslide came down in the Killiney…
Flood Watch: Still In Effect News Release #50
May 13, 2017
The Evacuation Order has been rescinded for 3545 Bulman Road. While there is no Alert in place, the property owner should be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions change.
While a number of evacuation orders and alerts have been rescinded, residents are reminded that we’re not in the…
Flood watch: Still in effect - News Release #49
May 13, 2017
Flood watch: Still in effect
Kelowna, B.C – Cooler weather and minimal rain overnight kept flood conditions in a holding pattern, allowing a handful of evacuation orders and alerts to be rescinded.
However, unsettled weather for the foreseeable future means all residents near water need to remain…
