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Lake levels declining, historic high levels - News Release #118
June 27, 2017
Okanagan Lake levels declined 2.1 centimetres from yesterday to 343.080 metres above sea level, 60 centimetres (two feet) above full pool. Kalamalka Lake declined 1.5 centimetres to 392.266 metres above sea level. Protective measures along the foreshore are expected to stay in place for an…
Sandbag recovery along creeks continue
June 26, 2017
Okanagan Lake dropped 4.2 centimetres to 343.098 metres above sea level overnight, compared to 343.140 metres on June 23. While local lakes have declined slowly over the last week, Okanagan Lake remains 62 centimetres above full pool so waves are still a concern. Kalamalka Lake dropped 4.4…
Sunshine, sandbags and a wake-free weekend | News Release #116
June 23, 2017
With sunshine and warm weather in the forecast, the Emergency Operation Centre has a few reminders for residents and visitors heading out to enjoy weekend.
Wake-free lake options
Okanagan Lake dropped .4 centimetres to 343.140 metres above sea level overnight, compared to 343.144 metres yesterday…
Foreshore properties must remain vigilant
June 22, 2017
While lake levels in the Central Okanagan decline slowly, water levels remain at historic highs.
Warm seasonal weather over the next week is expected to bring moderate afternoon winds ranging from 20-30 kms/hr daily. Property owners along the lakeshore should continue to routinely assess and…
Sandbag inventory helps planning for clean up
June 21, 2017
Since flooding began in early May, 2 million sandbags have been installed as part of the flood protection measures across the Central Okanagan by residents and emergency crews. Today, the Emergency Operation Centre in cooperation with Emergency Management BC launched a digital tool that uses crowd…
