News Releases
Take Measures to Meet New Okanagan Lake Planning Level - News Release #93
June 5, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – As of Monday morning, the level of Okanagan Lake was 343.246 m, 1 centimetre above Sunday morning’s level (as measured by Environment and Climate Change Canada). Kalamalka Lake dropped 0.5 centimetres to 392.450 metres in the same timeframe.
Local government crews and BC…
New Planning Level for Okanagan Lake - NR #92
June 4, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, in consultation with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations recommends that residents prepare for an Okanagan Lake level of 343.5 metres by mid June. Residents should also ensure protective measures…
Lake levels, creek flow & flood protection continues
June 3, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Okanagan Lake has risen 2.8 centimetres since yesterday morning to 343.22 metres and Mission Creek is flowing at 48 to 60 m3/s. Kalamalka Lake rose .2 centimetres since yesterday morning to 392.453 metres. No significant weather event is expected today.
All Evacuation…
Lake Country apartment under Evacuation Alert
June 2, 2017
A new Evacuation Alert has been issued for the Emerald Point apartment building at 3550 Woodsdale Road in Lake Country due to ground water in the parkade that may impact electrical transformers.
An Alert means that occupants should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice and possibly be out for…
Lake levels rising, leave flood protection in place - News Release #89
June 2, 2017
Since yesterday morning, Okanagan Lake has risen just over 2cm to 343.194 metres and Mission Creek is flowing between 65-85 m3/s, with flows peaking in the middle of the night.
Sudden changes in weather could further increase the risk of flooding. Area lakes and creeks are expected to continue…
