Freshet

• Fires and floods: ‘Period of stabilization’ in B.C. but inbound heat poses new risk

  B.C.'s fire and flood situation has stabilized somewhat, but a new round of unseasonably warm weather could renew the threat of both by next weekend.

  Environment

  May 8, 2023
  
• More people forced to flee their homes under threat of flooding in North Okanagan

  According to the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, B.C., close to 100 people have been forced from their homes as Whiteman's Creek threatens to burst its banks again.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
  
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• Kelowna residents may see less freshet frustration around Mill Creek

  As part of that project, the city made improvements to the diversion structure located next to the Okanagan Rail Trail east of Dilworth Drive.

  Weather

  May 4, 2023
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• Rising water levels, rising danger along Okanagan creeks and rivers

  Day said current water flows in Mission Creek are about 32 cubic meters per second--and depending on the weather forecast could go up to 100 in the next few days.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
• B.C. flood and fire seasons: Lingering drought, cooling trend, seasonal weather to play key roles

  Emergency management officials in B.C. are laying out a preview of the upcoming flood and fire seasons.

  Fire

  Apr 13, 2023
• Flood watch issued for B.C.’s Chilcotin region

  The bulletin covers the Chilcotin and Chilko rivers and their tributaries. Several other B.C. regions also remain under flood watches or high streamflow advisories.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2022
• Woman suspected missing near North Thompson River located safely

  Kamloops RCMP said items belonging to Louise Grainger, 43, were located on the shores of the river near flowing water in the area of Schubert Drive and Cypress Avenue. 

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2022
• Thunder showers, rain could mean flooding for part of B.C. southern Interior

  Residents and property owners in part of B.C.'s southern Interior are being asked to prepare for potential flooding due a forecast of thunder showers mixed with rain and sunshine.

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Evacuation alert rescinded for Six Mile, Kootenay regional district says

  Amid spring freshet, the Regional District of Central Kootenay said creek levels in Six Mile have dropped enough for a previously announced evacuation alert to be downgraded.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2022
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• RDCO reminder to boaters: Slow down near shores, reduce wakes during spring runoff

  With spring melt underway, lake levels are continuing to rise throughout the Okanagan, leading to concerns of high waves from boats.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2022