Central Okanagan emergency officials are monitoring creeks and streams as water levels continue to rise.
Local government crews and emergency responders continue to deal with instances of localized flooding in Kelowna, West Kelowna, the Ellison area and Fintry areas off of Westside Road, according to the latest update from the Central Okangan Emergency Operation Centre, which was activated today.
A number of roads in the Central Okanagan have been affected by flooding.
In the City of Kelowna, Bulman Road is closed from Shadow Ridge golf course to Heron Road.
In the City of West Kelowna, Gellatly Road is closed from the Canyon Ridge subdivision to the intersection with Boucherie Road due to flooding of Powers and Smith Creeks.
And Westside Road has single lane alternating traffic near the North Westside Firehall at Short's Creek as debris is being cleared from the creek.
An evacuation order has also been issued for Fintry Provincial Park, as a precaution. The caretaker and about 5 campers have left the area.
Residents are responsible for flood-proofing their homes. Sand bags are available at all the fire halls in the Central Okanagan.
The City of Kelowna is also delivering sand to the corner of Richter Street and Rowcliffe Avenue and to the Cook Street boat launch for residents who need to fill sand bags to protect their property from flooding.
Sand bags are also available for West Kelowna residents at Falcon Park on Green Bay Road, Casa Loma Beach Park on Casa Loma Road and Pebble Beach Park at the end of Whitworth Road.
Creeks and streams are continuing to rise and see increased flows, residents are advised to use extra care and attention around local creeks.