News Releases
Prepare for flooding - News Release #33
May 10, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – Emergency response crews monitored areas affected by flooding overnight.
The combination of rain and spring snow melt for the next few days will lead to rising water levels, likely to peak on Thursday, and may increase the risk of flooding. The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations…
Evacuation Alert for East Hwy 97 - Wood Lake South - News Release #32
May 9, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – An new evacuation alert has been issued for properties in Lake Country:
The alert affects approximately 580 properties in the area of:
Beaver Lake Road from Main Street to Bottom Wood Lake Road
3193 Hill Road (Kangaroo Creek Farm)
Konschuh Road – all
Bottom Wood Lake Road from…
Time to get prepared for further flooding - News Release #31
May 9, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – With warm temperatures, rising freezing levels and 25-40 mm of rain forecast for Thursday to Sunday, rising water levels throughout the valley are a real concern. Warmer than average temperatures are expected to begin the high elevation snowpack melt and combine with the heavy…
Single Evacuation Order rescinded in Kelowna News Release #30
May 9, 2017
Kelowna, B.C – The Evacuation Order 1936 Lindahl Street has been rescinded.
All other Evacuation Orders remain in effect. Flooding is affecting several roads in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country, motorists should use caution and respect closures.
The Emergency Operations Centre reminds…
Localized Flooding Prompts Responses News Release #29
May 9, 2017
All Evacuation Orders and Alerts remain in place. Use the map at cordemergency.ca to search for the status of specific addresses.
Residents on Evacuation Order should report and register at the Emergency Support Services (ESS) Reception Centre located in the Salvation Army Church, 1480…
