News Releases
Flood defences challenged again by gusty winds - News Release #107
June 15, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Flood protection defences across the Central Okanagan are expected to be in for another test by Mother Nature today. Southerly winds gusting to 60 kilometres an hour are in the forecast by Environment Canada.
Gusty winds and lake levels that are more than 70…
Gusty Winds - Evacuation Alert Rescinded News Release #106
June 14, 2017
Here we go again! Environment Canada forecasts south winds gusting to 40 kilometres an hour this afternoon and has issued a Special Weather Statement for tomorrow with sustained winds of 30 to 40 kilometres and gusts to 60.
With lakes at historically high levels, there’s the potential…
Planning for Sand and Sandbags, Recovery News Release #105
June 14, 2017
As of 5:25 a.m., Environment and Climate Change Canada reported Okanagan Lake at 343.218 metres above sea level, a drop of 1.9 centimetres from the 343.237 metre level measured yesterday morning. This morning the level of Kalamalka Lake was recorded at 392.408 metres, down 1.5 centimetres from the…
Crews repositioning protective measures - News Release #104
June 13, 2017
The public may notice flood response crews removing sandbags and other protective measures from areas in the region but are reminded that the flooding event is far from over and all other protective measures should be maintained.
Crews are repositioning protective measures from locations that are…
Evacuation Alert Rescinded
June 12, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Alert for the following properties has been rescinded:
From 3902 to 3994 Bluebird Road
From 3814 to 3848 Capozzi Road
From 3950 to 3970 Lakeshore Road
From 515 to 599 Radant Road
From 529 to 579 Truswell Road
From 3854 to 3882 Truswell road
One…
