News Releases
Killiney Beach properties evacuation order still in place
April 29, 2018
Central Okanagan, B.C. – The Evacuation Order for the 12 Killiney Beach area properties remains in place at this time. The majority of the properties are vacation homes and vacant. Two individuals were displaced yesterday and accommodated in a hotel.
Residents and the public are asked to continue…
Evacuation Order for Killiney Beach Properties
April 28, 2018
Central Okanagan - Due to slope instability, a local state of emergency has been declared to facilitate an Evacuation Order for 12 properties in the Killiney Beach area within the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area.
The properties are:
9017 Westside Road N
9035 Westside Road N
9043 Westside…
Property owners near creeks urged to prepare
April 26, 2018
Kelowna, B.C. – Central Okanagan property owners living near creeks and streams who’ve historically experienced flooding are urged to prepare and take proactive measures to protect their property. Properties along Okanagan Lake are currently not at risk of flooding and the lake is not anticipated…
2018 Freshet Preparation Ramps Up
April 20, 2018
Kelowna, B.C. – Emergency officials and local government staff are responding to various reports of small landslides and localized flooding because of groundwater and high water levels in low-elevation streams throughout the Central Okanagan.
Properties along Okanagan Lake are currently not…
2018 Freshet situation update
April 18, 2018
Current situation update
Isolated and localized flooding have been reported in the region. These incidents stem from groundwater seepage and low-level snowpack melt.
At this time freshet (spring runoff) is anticipated to be three to five weeks away.
Snowpack levels, temperatures and…
