News Items tag as: North Okanagan flooding 2017

iN PHOTOS: Sandbag defences no match for storm on northern tip of Okanagan Lake
May 24, 2017 - 5:25 PM

OKANAGAN - Some shoreline residents along Okanagan Lake came away from last night's storm unscathed but many others remain in disbelief after water poured over beaches, yards and into homes yesterday evening.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Indian Band issues evacuation orders as lake levels rise
May 24, 2017 - 6:27 AM

VERNON - The Okanagan Indian Band has issued evacuation orders for flood affected residents and organized an informational town hall meeting for tonight.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Dozens of fish wash up in Vernon park
May 18, 2017 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Overflowing creeks have led to large amounts of water — and fish — showing up at Marshall Fields in Vernon.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: High water puts a damper on May long weekend boating in the North Okanagan
May 18, 2017 - 11:55 AM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Our lakes are full and that might put a bit of a wrench in May long weekend boating plans.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Armstrong residents mop up after devastating flood
May 13, 2017 - 3:00 PM

ARMSTRONG - Armstrong residents are still feeling the effects of a large flood that swamped parts of the city last week.
Vernon couple warns dog owners to stay away from moving water after close call
May 13, 2017 - 10:30 AM

"I FEEL VERY LUCKY BUT I FEEL TERRIBLE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT DID NOT GET LUCKY LIKE WE DID.'
A raging creek runs through this unique Vernon hotel
May 12, 2017 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Most in the Okanagan are trying to keep overflowing creeks away from their homes. Meanwhile in Vernon, a raging current is blasting right through the inside of a hotel.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Vernon family grateful to strangers as creek threatens home
May 12, 2017 - 3:33 PM

VERNON - Vernon resident Shannon Walker’s week from hell was made a little easier thanks to friends, family and complete strangers.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: High water creates concerns for residents on BX Creek in Vernon
May 12, 2017 - 9:40 AM

VERNON - Water, and nerves, are rising this morning for residents living along the BX Creek in Vernon.
FLOOD WATCH 2017: North Okanagan boaters asked to stay off area lakes
May 11, 2017 - 3:20 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Residents are being asked to stay away from river and stream banks and avoid boating over the weekend due to a special weather statement and high water levels.

The North Okanagan Regional District issued the request Thursday afternoon, May 11, in light of last week’s flooding and a possible storm this afternoon and overnight.
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News Items tag as: North Okanagan flooding 2017

iN PHOTOS: Sandbag defences no match for storm on northern tip of Okanagan Lake

FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Indian Band issues evacuation orders as lake levels rise

FLOOD WATCH 2017: Dozens of fish wash up in Vernon park

FLOOD WATCH 2017: High water puts a damper on May long weekend boating in the North Okanagan

FLOOD WATCH 2017: Armstrong residents mop up after devastating flood

Vernon couple warns dog owners to stay away from moving water after close call

A raging creek runs through this unique Vernon hotel

FLOOD WATCH 2017: Vernon family grateful to strangers as creek threatens home

FLOOD WATCH 2017: High water creates concerns for residents on BX Creek in Vernon

FLOOD WATCH 2017: North Okanagan boaters asked to stay off area lakes

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