News releases
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 Peachland…
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 has…
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…
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…
