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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:25:00 PM
The Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program advises a Flood Watch issued Sunday by the BC River Forecast Centre for the Mission Creek watershed, ended earlier today.
Cooler temperatures and moderate rainfall over the past few days have resulted in lower flows and levels in Mission Creek.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, May 12, 2013 4:12:00 PM
With a change in the weather expected to bring rain, the BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded an earlier streamflow advisory to a Flood Watch for the Mission Creek watershed.
A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed bankfull. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur. The Provincial agency says Mission Creek is sensitive to any additional water input that may happen as a result of forecast rain on Monday and Tuesday, with heavier rain amounts expected over higher terrain. If rainfall amounts are lower than forecast, flooding may not occur.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Wednesday, May 08, 2013 2:16:00 PM
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory affecting the Mission Creek and other small watersheds in the Okanagan.
The higher elevation snowpack has been melting rapidly since the start of this current warm spell late last week and with Environment Canada forecasting increased temperatures through the end of the week, Central Okanagan creeks are expected to keep rising, reaching their highest level late Friday or Saturday.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Friday, May 03, 2013 11:33:00 AM
With warmer daytime temperatures in the forecast, it’s expected more snow at the higher elevations will melt resulting in faster flows and rising levels of Central Okanagan creeks and streams.
While there are currently no watches or advisories in effect, residents and property owners in low lying and flood prone areas are encouraged to take the steps they need to prepare and protect their properties as conditions can change rapidly during the spring runoff.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Friday, April 05, 2013 12:52:00 PM
Central Okanagan waterfront property owners and those living near creeks, streams and low lying areas should consider steps to protect their property and reduce the risk of flooding.
Seasonal temperatures and forecast showers are increasing flows and levels of water bodies throughout the Central Okanagan. A sudden prolonged warm spell combined with heavy rains could increase the risk of above average creek levels and potential flooding.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Wednesday, July 04, 2012 12:23:00 PM
The BC River Forecast Centre has ended a High Streamflow Advisory for Mission Creek.
While the creek flow and level has dropped over the past 24 hours, the Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program continues to urge residents to stay safely back from the edge of local creeks and streams. Creek banks could be slippery due to the recent high water levels and in some places, may have sustained erosion and undercutting.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Tuesday, July 03, 2012 11:57:00 AM
With more localized thundershower activity today in the Central Okanagan and possible heavy rains over the Mission Creek watershed, the BC River Forecast Centre has added a High Streamflow Advisory for Mission Creek.
This could result once again in minor flooding in low lying areas and rapid rises in creek levels and flows.
Local crews continue to monitor the status of Mission Creek and other area creeks in light of the isolated thundershowers
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, July 01, 2012 3:20:00 PM
The Central Okanagan Regional Emergency Program and Joe Rich Fire Rescue are continuing to monitor the status of a property adjacent to Mission Creek in the Joe Rich area.
This afternoon, a Professional Engineer and program officials attended the private property, in the 11,200 block of Highway 33 near the Three Forks Bridge. While Mission Creek is flowing around the principle residence, the Engineer has determined that at the present time, there are no required actions that could be safely completed due to the high water.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, July 01, 2012 11:25:00 AM
Mission Creek once again approached record levels as a result of more than 40 millimetres of rain falling in the watershed on Saturday. Early today there was a rapid rise in the creek level and flow with the heavy rainfall yesterday. While it’s now showing a slight decrease, local emergency officials urge caution as additional rainfall could see another increase.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Tuesday, June 26, 2012 2:15:00 PM
The Evacuation Alert affecting 14 properties in the Mission Creek area of Joe Rich has been rescinded.
The alert was issued early Sunday morning as heavy rains caused a rapid rise in both the flow and level of Mission Creek.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Monday, June 25, 2012 12:35:00 PM
A Local State of Emergency continues for a property in the 11200 block of Highway 33 in order to protect Mission Creek from the environmental hazards posed by structures on the property in the Joe Rich area.
The Local State of Emergency provides special powers to a Local Government in order to protect public health and safety, the environment and public infrastructure.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, June 24, 2012 6:55:00 PM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan declared a Local State of Emergency in order to protect the environment of Mission Creek in the Joe Rich area of the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.
The declaration allows the Regional District to access a property in the 11200 Block of Highway 33, near Mission Creek and the Three Forks Bridge crossing the creek, in order to conduct a professional engineering assessment and take appropriate actions related to outbuildings and structures on the property. With high creek flows and levels of the creek there is an imminent risk to public health and safety and the environment of the creek.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, June 24, 2012 12:45:00 PM
An Evacuation Alert remains in effect for 14 properties* in the eastern portion of Joe Rich near Mission Creek as the potential remains for possible flooding.
Weather and creek conditions are being monitored by Joe Rich Fire Rescue and the Regional Emergency Program. The status of the alert will be evaluated over the next few days and will be affected by any changes in both the creek levels and weather.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Sunday, June 24, 2012 12:40:00 AM
An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the Regional District of Central Okanagan for 14 properties in the eastern portion of Joe Rich adjacent to Mission Creek due to the potential for flooding as a result of increased water flows and levels of Mission Creek.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Thursday, April 26, 2012 3:20:00 PM
Central Okanagan waterfront property owners and those living near creeks, streams and low lying areas should consider making annual flood protection preparations. They’re responsible for taking the necessary precautions against the risk of flooding.
Local governments and the Provincial Government are monitoring water levels and weather conditions connected to the annual spring runoff and if needed will issue further notices.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Thursday, June 09, 2011 8:37:00 AM
As work continues today reinforcing the dike along a section of Mission Creek, emergency officials are also concerned for boaters on Okanagan Lake.
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posted by: Public Info. Officer at Wednesday, June 08, 2011 8:32:00 AM
A state of local emergency was declared this morning by Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd for two properties along Mission Creek.
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