Flood Watch
Okanagan Lake level weekly tracker: Increases slow dramatically
Okanagan Lake level weekly tracker: Just over 20 cm below full pool
Okanagan Lake level weekly tracker: Under half a metre from full pool
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Grand Forks switches from emergency relief to full recovery mode
Almost every one of the more than 4,000 residents in Grand Forks and area who were evacuated from their homes due to catastrophic flooding two…
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RDOS reports flooding concerns in Tulameen area finally lifting
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has dispatched building inspectors to do rapid damage assessment of 15 properties under evacuation order since April 29 in…
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Canadian Minister of Defence in Kelowna to observe and praise flood relief efforts
Harjit Sajjan, Canadian Minister of Defence, attended a briefing with military commanders as well as MP Stephen Fuhr at the Kelowna armoury on Monday regarding…
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The intricate balancing act of flooding in the Okanagan
Following last spring's historic flooding, officials took extra precautions this year to drain Okanagan Lake in anticipation of increased creek flows. However, due to the expansive…
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The RDCO has its hands full with proactive flood protection work
It’s all hands on deck for the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) right now. A number of proactive flood protection measures are being taken…
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Okanagan Lake may come close to 2017’s historic flood level
Officials are bracing for the imminent rise of Okanagan Lake following this week’s heatwave. The Okanagan's snowpack was measured at 200% of normal this spring,…
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Debris on Okanagan Lake a concern for boaters
The summer weather is here and Okanagan Lake is bustling with activity. Although the lake is still within seasonal norms and not a major flooding…