Several properties on Bulman Road in Kelowna have become overtaken by flood waters.
Residents tell CHBC News that Mill Creek breached on Saturday night, flooding their properties with at least six inches of water. The water spilled over sandbags and filled nearby houses.
“It was pretty much a big rush of water. All of a sudden, six inches in like 15 minutes,” said Lawrence Kelf. “It was a flash flood.”
“It’s a disaster. It’s frustrating. It’s scary. You don’t really know what to think,” said Albany Kelf, 14.
Many residents gathered personal belongings on Sunday as they fled their houses.
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“The house was completely flooded and we just grabbed whatever we could and left,” said Albany.
The Kelf’s house is dealing with the aftermath of the flooding. Belongings like chairs and guitars have been piled onto anything elevated, like countertops and couches. But for desks and bookcases that are now deep in water, there is little the family could do. The entire house is full of water, from the bathrooms at the front of the house to the bedrooms in the back.
Vic McCulley lives nearby. He is also trying to salvage whatever he can. He tells CHBC news he never thought he would be in this situation.
“Pretty sad. I’ve been here a long time. I didn’t think it would get this bad,” he said.
The water is so overwhelming that Bulman Road looks more like Bulman River. Until the water subsides, it’s a waiting game for Kelf and his family.
“I’m just waiting for the water to recede and then we’ll clean things up. Hopefully it doesn’t happen again,” he said.
Bulman Road is not open to traffic until further notice.
Nearby Shadow Ridge Golf Course was also affected by the recent rainfall. Water was pouring out of the golf course Sunday morning. The golf course is also closed until further notice.
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