Spring Runoff

• Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton

  EPCOR says a big increase in spring runoff organics showed up late last week, leading to increased disinfectant chemical use — but tape water remains safe to drink and use.

  Environment

  Mar 23
  
• Saskatchewan’s spring runoff contrasts within parts of province

  WSA released its spring runoff report for 2024. Due to warmer-than-normal March temperatures many areas of southern Saskatchewan had the runoff start or even complete early.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2024
  
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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
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• Flooding concerns rise around the Okanagan as creeks swell

  The BC River Forecast Centre put the Southern Interior on flood watch Tuesday as sunny conditions, warm temperatures and high freezing levels lead to increased water levels.

  Weather

  May 2, 2023
• Warming weather, above-normal snowpack prompts flood-readiness reminder for Okanagan

  Central Okanagan residents are being advised to get ready for the spring run-off season as temperatures are expected to jump significantly this coming weekend.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
• Chance of drought looms with rainfall well below average in parts of B.C.

  Last year's dry fall remains a concern for the BC Wildfire Service, which has recorded 40 fires so far this spring.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2023
• Southern Alberta municipalities warn residents of flooding

  Both the MD of Taber and the county of Forty Mile are warning residents and drivers that overland flooding is affecting multiple roads.

  Weather

  Apr 10, 2023
• B.C.’s new model for predicting runoff into Okanagan Lake has a very different forecast for 2023

  The provincial government manages the lake level and has to strike the right balance to ensure there is sufficient water, but not so much it causes flooding.

  Weather

  Feb 20, 2023
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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
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• Saskatchewan spring runoff largely complete or well underway for much of province: WSA

  WSA says in the southern half of the province, spring runoff is either largely complete or well underway.

  Environment

  May 10, 2022