Emergency operations warns of flood threat on Okanagan Lake from high winds in Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – High winds forecast for this weekend could cause foreshore flooding in the Central Okanagan.
In anticipation of the winds, emergency operations director Jim Zaffino said in a press release issued today, June 1, protection measures have been taken at key places along Okanagan Lake shore to protect public infrastructure.
He said residents along the lakeshore should also take protective measures with Okanagan Lake sitting at 342.69 metres, 21 centimetres above full pool but over half a metre lower than last year’s high water mark.
Zaffino said the flood threat has eased on local creeks and rivers but remains on Okanagan Lake because of the threat of wave action caused by high winds, leading to flooding and erosion.
Flood warnings and advisories for local creeks and streams have been ended and residents can begin dismantling protection measures they installed on their own property.
Sandbags should be returned to active sandbag sites or designated drop-off locations.
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