Okanagan Floods

• Lumby, B.C. bracing for potential flooding

  Recent warm weather and ongoing snowmelt have resulted in swelling water levels, and residents and visitors should be aware of the potential dangers associated with swift water.

  Environment

  May 7, 2023
  
• B.C. flooding: Crews continue to monitor Parker Cove conditions ahead of evacuee meeting

  As flood evacuations continue, the Okanagan Indian Band said late Saturday that emergency management crews continue to move silt and debris from Whiteman's Creek bridge. 

  Environment

  May 7, 2023
  
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• ‘We can’t lose any more houses’: More residents evacuated in Parker Cove

  Hundreds of volunteers and residents have come out over the course of the week to assist in protecting the Parker Cove community from more flooding from Whiteman's Creek.

  Environment

  May 5, 2023
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• Whiteman’s Creek flood recedes, leaving washed-out road in its wake

  The area isn't out of danger yet. Since there is more snowpack left to melt, rain in the forecast and log jams, there are concerns the waterway could surge again.

  Environment

  May 3, 2023
• Vernon completes floodplain maps, considers development regulation

  A key part of the new rules would likely be regulation of "flood construction level," which is how high above sea level new buildings need to be built.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
• Okanagan Lake reaches 22 cm above full pool after ‘relentless’ rain: dam operator

  Reimer reassured waterfront property owners that he doesn’t expect the lake to reach levels recorded in 2017 when residents experienced significant shoreline flooding.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2020
• Mill Creek flooding causes golf course closure and commercial business damage in Kelowna

  Heavy rainfall and debris blockages has led to significant flooding in the Greater Kelowna area, according to the city.

  Canada

  May 7, 2020
• Repeat road washouts prompt concern among area residents in Joe Rich

  Dave’s Creek burst its banks and flooded Goudie Road, again.

  May 7, 2020
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• Creekside residents in Lumby, B.C., under evacuation alert as water rises ‘rapidly’

  All residents of properties located directly on the Duteau, Bessette and Harris creeks must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice should high water pose a more significant threat.

  Weather

  May 7, 2020
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• North Okanagan residents unsure where to turn as flooding Lumby, B.C. area lake threatens homes

  Confusion about who is responsible for managing the lake, residents say is located on a neighbouring private property, is leaving those whose properties are threatened by flood water unsure where to turn.

  Apr 22, 2020