News Releases
Okanagan Lake receding but flood risk remains
June 6, 2018
News Release No. 38 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Okanagan Lake is now receding after peaking at 342.69 m, which is 57 cm lower than last year’s high water mark. However, lake levels are still above full pool and the lakeshore remains vulnerable to flooding or erosion in the event of high winds or…
Flood protection measures along lakeshore needed in case of high winds
June 1, 2018
News Release No. 37 Central Okanagan, B.C. — With possible high winds forecast for the weekend, protection measures have been placed in key areas along the shores of Okanagan Lake to protect public infrastructure. Residents along the lakeshore are urged to take steps to protect their own property.…
People and boats asked to stay away from log booms being installed on Okanagan Lake
May 30, 2018
News Release No. 36 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Starting tomorrow, crews will be out installing log booms on Okanagan Lake to protect public infrastructure and beachfront areas from possible high winds and wave action.
Three sets of log booms will be installed just offshore near Swim Bay in…
Preparation continues as rise in lake levels slows
May 28, 2018
News Release No. 35 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Data provided by Environment Canada shows that the daily rise in the level of Okanagan Lake has slowed significantly.
In the last 24 hours, the lake went up 0.7 centimetres, considerably less than the 10.7 cm it rose on May 9. The Province…
Enjoy the outdoors this weekend and be safe around the Central Okanagan’s waterways
May 25, 2018
News Release No. 34 Central Okanagan, B.C. — With the forecast predicting warm and sunny weather throughout the Central Okanagan, it looks like it will be great weekend to get out and enjoy the outdoors. While the flooding situation around the region has stabilized, it is not over and residents and…
