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South Okanagan Photos

Will the high water cause more problems?

Areas of concern in our readership area

Similkameen River flows are predicted to continue to rise over the next few days as temperatures increase and snow continues to melt at higher elevations

Cawston – high flows in minor creek tributaries are contributing to localized flooding issues affecting properties and farms in the area

Osoyoos Lake is affected by the both the

Okanagan river and the Similikameen river when flows are high.

Both pictures of the Similkameen by Roberta Barens

Osoyoos Lake – is expected to rise significantly over the next few days. The Town of Osoyoos has issued an information bulletin asking residents to monitor properties and sand bag as a precautionary measure.

Ollala – significant flooding has affected residents along the First St. and creekside properties. Sand and sandbags are being delivered to 2644 7th St, Ollala.

Twin Lakes – An Evacuation Alert continues as lake levels threaten residential structures
Oliver – Evacuation Alerts are still in effect for properties adjacent to Tin Horn, Hester and Testalinden Creeks. Abnormally high waters are continuing to affect many properties and farms in the area.