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High water forces closure of Riverside Park pier

The pier at Riverside Park has been closed due to high water levels.

KAMLOOPS – Officials have closed the Riverside Park pier due to high water.

The City of Kamloops announced on social media today, May 31, that the pier is now closed and asked the public to obey all barriers and signs.

This closure follows yesterday's high streamflow advisory for the North and South Thompson River.

For more information on river levels and local flooding, click here.

Water levels in the South Thompson River have caused city officials to close the Riverside Park pier today, May 31.
Water levels in the South Thompson River have caused city officials to close the Riverside Park pier today, May 31.

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