Similkameen River

• Nature Trust of BC starts fundraiser to buy, conserve 11 hectares in Southern Interior

  “The property is also home to at least nine federally listed at-risk species and is rich in biodiversity,” said Nature Trust of BC.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
  
• 2 dead after car crashes into Keremeos area river

  On Monday, B.C. emergency crews extracted two occupants from inside a vehicle that appeared to have gone over an embankment into the Similkameen River. Both were pronounced dead.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
  
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• Mission Creek on flood watch following heavy rainfall

  It's been a soggy start to July, with five to 35 mm of rain falling throughout the Southern Interior since Sunday, prompting the B.C. River Forecast Centre to issue a flood alert.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2022
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• RDOS urging Similkameen residents to prepare for potential flooding

  Due to significant erosion along the Tulameen River flooding is possible at lower levels.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
• Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen reminding residents to prepare for spring freshet

  The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is reminding area residents to be flood-ready ahead of spring freshet.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2022
• Ice jams prompt flood concerns along Similkameen River outside Keremeos, B.C.

  Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) officials say their main area of concern is a stretch of the Similkameen between Princeton and Chopaka.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to monitor local rivers for ice jams

  During an ice jam, water levels can fluctuate, which led to the regional district issuing Wednesday’s public service announcement.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
• High streamflow advisories ended for Similkameen and Tulameen rivers

  Rapid damage assessments are continuing after high streamflow advisories were rescinded Friday for the Tulameen and Similkameen rivers.

  Environment

  Dec 5, 2021
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• Princeton dodges flooding bullet, but water overwhelms local highway

  While the dikes in town prevented any further flooding, water from the Similkameen River overflowed onto Highway 3 outside of Princeton, forcing it to shut down Wednesday,

  Environment

  Dec 2, 2021
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• Flood watch still in effect for Similkameen, Tulameen rivers near Princeton

  A flood watch advisory means riverbanks are nearing full, and flooding may result in areas adjacent to affected rivers.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2021