News Releases
New Month - Higher Lake Levels to Come News Release #87
June 1, 2017
A new month is underway and we’re continuing to watch ever rising water levels in Okanagan lakes. It could be several more weeks before lake levels finally crest.
This morning Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.17 m at 5:25 a.m. – a two centimetre rise over yesterday…
Severe thunderstorm watch, increased lake level predictions - News Release #86
May 31, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and South Okanagan with conditions favourable to thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and heavy rain. Based on a number of variables including rain and snow melt, the Province…
Lake continues to rise, assessment of flood measure ongoing - News Release #85
May 31, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – Environment Canada reported Okanagan Lake reached 343.15 m at 5:25 a.m. on May 31 – a four centimetre rise since May 30 at 7 a.m. when the lake level was reported as 343.11 m.
Crews across the Central Okanagan are assessing the condition of flood protection works and…
Evacuation Alert for mouth of Mission Creek
May 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – An Evacuation Alert has been issued for properties near the mouth of Mission Creek. The alert was issued because increasing creek flow, a high lake level and wind gusts of up to 25 kilometres an hour this evening will put pressure on fortifications in that area.
City of…
Safety measures for waterlogged areas - News Release #83
May 30, 2017
Central Okanagan, B.C. – As the flooding emergency in the Central Okanagan approaches the one-month mark, officials are urging the public to be alert to a variety of health and safety hazards caused by high water levels.
Wind gusts up to 25 kilometres an hour this afternoon and evening, combined…
