High Water Levels

• Community warned to stay away from Shuswap River during high water levels

  When people go against the advisory, Wells says not only are they at risk but so are those that are tasked to save them if things go wrong.

  Environment

  Jul 16
  
• Inflatables, canoes, paddleboards discouraged on Shuswap River due to unseasonable high water

  The Shuswap River Ambassadors are highly discouraging the use of inflatables, kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards because of high water levels.

  Canada

  Jul 15
  
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• Okanagan, Shuswap boaters asked to slow down, lessen wakes as water levels remain high

  “Boaters are also asked to be mindful of their speed and wake to prevent property damage along the shoreline.”

  Canada

  Jun 23
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• Shuswap Lake approaching 2018 water level, but expected to peak soon: Regional District

  The CSRD says amid their continued flood watch, Shuswap Lake should reach around 349.1 metres, with the peak expected to take place this coming weekend or early next week.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Parks Canada expands closure of locks on Trent-Severn Waterway due to high water levels, flows

  Effective Monday until further notice, Lock 1 from Trenton through to Lock 18 in Hastings will be closed, joining seven others closed on June 17.

  Environment

  Jun 20
• Peak flows, water levels not yet reached in Churchill River basin: WSA

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says flows and water levels are expected to exceed historical highs in part of the Churchill River basin.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2020
• Flood prevention measures underway in Cumberland House, Sask.

  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency cautioned that flooding at Cumberland House is very dynamic and can happen in different ways.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
• Saskatchewan WSA says flooding possible with high levels at Anglin Lake

  Anglin Lake was risen to a level of 515.58 m, above its natural spill point of 515.42 m due to high moisture levels and precipitation, according to Saskatchewan WSA.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
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• High levels of South Saskatchewan River raises safety concerns

  It isn't the highest the river has been, but it is higher than usual. The Saskatoon Fire Department is urging the public to stay out of the river.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2020
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• Deceptively calm rivers present hidden dangers: Lifesaving Society Manitoba

  After a Winnipeg boy died in the Red River on Friday, water safety experts say they're concerned about the risk for more possible drownings this summer.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2020