BX Creek

• 30th Avenue in Vernon closed for culvert construction

  Motorists are asked to slow down when either in construction and detour zones, and to obey traffic control measures.

  Traffic

  Aug 9, 2023
  
• Avoid BX Creek, says RDNO, as hot weather increases snowmelt

  The RDNO said snowmelt is expected to accelerate into next week because of unseasonably high temperatures.

  Canada

  May 13, 2023
  
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• Low-water rescue: Person safely led from culvert near downtown Vernon

  Several agencies were involved in the rescue, including police, firefighters, city bylaw and utilities crews and BC Ambulance.

  Sep 24, 2020
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• Vernon’s BX Creek trails closed because of rising water levels

  The Regional District of North Okanagan said that the dog park remains open.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2020
• High-water hazards force closure of Vernon area hiking trails

  The creek level is being monitored and the trails will be re-opened when they're safe to use.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2018
• Flood prevention on Swan Lake could make ice less stable

  Because of the usually large snow pack, the province is opening a dam on the lake, to lower the water level earlier than normal this year.

  Mar 13, 2018
• Waters surge in Vernon while situation steady in Lumby

  The overflow from BX Creek in Vernon has intensified, turning one family’s back deck into dock and threatening a number of other properties.

  May 12, 2017