News Releases
Flood Protection Installations Continue; Public Asked to Help Not Hinder
May 20, 2018
News Release No. 33 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Okanagan Lake is currently at 342.54 metres, 6 centimetres above full pool, and is expected to continue to rise. Emergency crews are undertaking prioritized installation of flood protection measures. Boaters, motorists and pedestrians can help the…
Lake levels continue to rise
May 19, 2018
News Release No. 32 Central Okanagan, B.C. - Okanagan Lake hit full pool today and is predicted to reach levels similar to last year in the coming weeks. The predictions are based on continuously monitored variables including creek flows, rate of snowmelt, rainfall events and the amount of…
Evacuation Order for two properties rescinded
May 18, 2018
News Release No. 31 Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Order for two Regional District properties has been rescinded.
The affected properties are:
8645 Westside Rd N
8635 Ewings Landing Rd
States of Local Emergency currently exist in West Kelowna, Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, Westbank…
Waterfront property owners asked to protect properties to 2017 levels
May 18, 2018
News Release No. 30 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Property owners along the waterfront prone to flooding or to damage due to flooding are encouraged to install protective measures for lake levels that could reach 2017 levels. Property owners are responsible for the protection of their…
Canadian military helping Central Okanagan crews in flood preparation
May 18, 2018
News Release No. 29 Central Okanagan, B.C. — At 8 a.m. this morning, Canadian Forces personnel will be assisting Central Okanagan Emergency Operations in protecting local infrastructure from rising lake water.
The 45 members of the military will join municipal and B.C. Wildfire Service…
