News Releases
Okanagan Lake nearing full pool
July 27, 2017
After historic high water levels of 343.250m above sea level were reached on June 8, the lake level in Okanagan Lake is expected to be nearing full pool measuring at 342.48m by this weekend. Today it is measuring at 342.539m above sea level.
As area big lakes dip to typical peak water levels and…
Final flooding evacuation alert rescinded - News release #137
July 25, 2017
The remaining evacuation alert for properties affected by flooding in the Central Okanagan has been rescinded. This includes the following properties in West Kelowna:
1302 to 1454 Green Bay Road
3660 to 3697 Green Bay Landing
3575 to 3636 Wiig Road
There are no further evacuation alerts or orders…
Don’t empty sandbags, removals underway
July 21, 2017
Full flood demobilization efforts continue as 125-member crews conduct sandbag removals along private property in areas in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country no longer under threat of flooding and will be expanding into Peachland and Oyama next week.
To make sure sandbags are recorded for pick…
Flooding Evacuation Alert Rescinded
July 21, 2017
An Evacuation Alert have been rescinded for 3896 Truswell Road that was impacted by Okanagan Lake flooding.
One Evacuation Alert remains in effect in the Central Okanagan at this time. See www.cordemergency.ca/maps for more information.
To stay informed about flooding and the recovery…
Okanagan Centre Fire Evacuation Order Lifted
July 19, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Okanagan Centre Fire Evacuation Order has been rescinded for 58 properties on Nighthawk, Long and Tyndall Roads, effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Residents are asked to go to www.cordemergency.ca/resources for information on what to do when returning home after a…
