News Releases
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…
Evacuation Order for Killiney Beach Properties News Release #88
June 1, 2017
An Evacuation Order has been issued for five waterfront properties in the Killiney Beach area within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Occupants of one of the five are affected and were previously under an Evacuation Alert issued on May 27th.
9415 Hodges Road
9425 Hodges Road…
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…
