News releases
Crews assess flood impacts and mitigation measures
May 10, 2018
Crews spent Thursday evaluating flooding mitigation measures after Wednesday’s rain caused localized flooding and record creek flows.
Mission Creek reached a record flow rate overnight of 124 m3/s. Mitigation efforts including raised dikes installed last year and sand bags and tiger dams installed…
Rain prompts renewed creek safety warning
May 9, 2018
News Release No. 19 Central Okanagan, B.C. – Following Wednesday morning’s rainfall, residents across the Central Okanagan region are being reminded to exercise caution and stay away from creeks as flow rates are expected to increase.
After a rain event it can take between a few hours and a few…
Heavy rains forecast prompt further precautionary measures around Mission Creek
May 8, 2018
News Release No. 18 Kelowna, B.C. – With heavy rains in the forecast Wednesday to Friday this week, residents will see Wildfire Service crews and contractors working in high risk areas around Mission Creek from Lakeshore to Okanagan Lake to put additional precautionary measures in place.
“The…
State of Local Emergency expanded city-wide for Kelowna
May 7, 2018
News Release No. 17 Kelowna, B.C. - A State of Local Emergency has been expanded city-wide for Kelowna as a precautionary measure due to potential high stream flows on local creeks and high ground water levels.
“The state of emergency is a proactive approach that provides crews access to specific…
Peachland declares local state of emergency; Westside Road update
May 6, 2018
News Release No. 16 On Sunday May 6, the District of Peachland declared a local state of emergency to deal with a landslide at Princeton Ave. and water flowing across Hwy 97.
The state of emergency is a proactive approach that gives crews access to specific private properties to protect public…
