News Items tag as: Okanagan flooding 2018

Okanagan Lake shoreline flooding is now inevitable
May 16, 2018 - 5:00 PM

OKANAGAN - If you live on the shores of Okanagan Lake, you might want to spend the May long weekend bagging sand.
More flooding in Simikameen River and Osoyoos Lake
May 13, 2018 - 1:56 PM

Warm temperatures and a high snow pack will lead to rising water which is expected from today with an estimated peak Friday.
Traffic control in Osoyoos to limit people wanting to look at flooding
May 12, 2018 - 3:38 PM

OSOYOOS - It's hard not to look at the devastating scene.
Evacuation order expanded for Osoyoos
May 12, 2018 - 10:35 AM

OSOYOOS - The town of Osoyoos has expanded the flood evacuation over by 30 properties.
Authorities keeping close eye on weather, snowpack and Okanagan Lake
March 14, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - High snowpack levels do not necessarily a flood year make, but Okanagan communities should be making preparations for high water this spring, based on the current data.
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Okanagan Lake shoreline flooding is now inevitable