A persistent low pressure system over Alberta has led to several days of heavy rain
Water levels are already unusually high and river banks can be extremely unstable
Significant flood damage not expected in Summerland this year
Barring some extreme, record-setting rain, flooding in Okanagan Lake is extremely unlikely this year
Bamfield still waiting for promised road upgrades after fatal bus crash last September
Local state of emergency declared in Cowichan Valley
Heavy rains and spring runoff combined to push floodwaters to levels not seen in 70 years in and around Grand Forks last week.
Hotels fill up as RDOS seeks emergency lodging; residents with medical needs should self-evacuate now
An evacuation order has been issued due to flooding in Okanagan Falls
“(Mother Nature) reminded us of her power and her fury… but we don’t quit here…”
BC wildfire crews redeployed but flood recovery efforts continue
The level of Okanagan Lake dropped 1.5 centimetres and is now at 343.052 metres above sea level
Okanagan Lake level dropped 1.3 centimetres from yesterday and is now at 343.067 above sea level
Central Okanagan emergency officials now starting to plan for life after flooding.
Residents on community water system in Central Okanagan East area told water is safe again.
New technology introduced to keep track of sandbags in Central Okanagan.
Despite lowering to an evacuation alert, Tween Lake Resort remains closed to the public.
