Flood / Evacuation Information Update – Jun 2 17 – North Westside

This was today’s RDCO release pertaining to the evacuation and flooding information for Killiney Beach in particular but the generic flooding information is critical to all residents of EA West. At the moment the problems seem to be in and around Killiney Beach but all the waterfront homes and waterfront infrastructure from Westshore to Brent Road are at risk from rising lake levels. At the moment no relief from the rising levels are in our immediate future.

Current water levels as stated below are at 343.194 m. with 343.0 m. being the old 1948 Okanagan Lake record high water. Full pool for Okanagan Lake is 342.48 m. The Okanagan Snow Pack is 151% normal this year and is still pretty much in place with an estimated 70-80% waiting for warmer temperatures so it can join the flood in our creeks and streams headed for the lakes.


Lake levels rising, leave flood protection in place – News Release #89

Since yesterday morning, Okanagan Lake has risen just over 2cm to 343.194 metres and Mission Creek is flowing between 65-85 m3/s, with flows peaking in the middle of the night.

Sudden changes in weather could further increase the risk of flooding. Area lakes and creeks are expected to continue rising for the foreseeable future with the high elevation snow-pack still to melt. For that reason, property owners should follow the lead of local governments by continuing to monitor weather conditions and check their flood defenses, repairing and bolstering as needed to protect against potential flooding from the continued rise in water levels.

Residents and visitors are reminded to stay off flood protection measures in place. Jumping or walking on gabions or water dams is a public safety concern and could damage or undermine the device causing ruptures and significant water flows.

Going into the weekend, residents and visitors should continue to find wake-free options to enjoy Okanagan Lake. Respectful operation of watercraft is urged so that boat wakes do not cause further erosion or flooding of lakeshore properties. Boaters also need to be cautious about wood debris floating under the surface of the lake and submerged infrastructure.

Property owners pumping water from homes should pump into natural areas such as nearby creeks, ditches or lawns.

 

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