Homes near Okanagan Lake not currently at risk.
Preparations for possible spring flooding continue in the Central Okanagan.
Emergency officials have been responding to various reports of small landslides, and localized flooding because of groundwater, and high water levels in streams in the region.
Properties along Okanagan Lake are currently not at risk of flooding. Officials say the lake's level is being closely monitored and managed and is not anticipated to be a concern this spring.
Property owners are being reminded they're responsible for flood-proofing their properties, and if needed, sand and sandbags are available at several locations.
Kelowna has sand and sandbags at:
- Apple Bowl parking area – 1555 Burtch Road
City of West Kelowna has sand and sandbags at:
- Kinsmen Works Yard – 3170 Shannon Lake Road
- Across the street from Glenrosa Firehall – 3390 Gates Road
- Across the street from Rose Valley Firehall – 1608Westlake Road
- Road end – 4081 Hitchner Road
- West Kelowna Yacht Club – 4111 Gellatly Road
District of Peachland has:
- Sand at open space at 5432 Chidley Road
- Sandbags at Peachland Fire Hall – 4405 3rd Avenue
Regional District of Central Okangan has sand and sandbags:
- Two firehalls in Joe Rich – 114881 Highway 33 and 6550 Goudie Road
- Short’s Creek Firehall – 7355 Westside Road
- Wilson’s Landing Firehall – 2396 Westside Road
- Ellison Firehall – 4111 Old Vernon Road
For updates and information on how to get your home ready for spring flooding, go to cordemergency.ca.
