Evacuation alert issued for part of Okanagan Falls – Okanagan | 24CA News
An evacuation alert has been issued for a part of Okanagan Falls on account of doable flooding.
Sent out by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), the evacuation alert is for properties in Electoral Area D close to Shuttleworth Creek.
The evacuation alert impacts properties immediately adjoining to the creek, from 4301 McLean Creek Road to Cedar Street.
In all, the alert lists 66 addresses and 10 tons. The affected properties could be seen on-line.
Regionally, heavy rain particular climate statements have been issued for the Central and South Okanagan, plus the Boundary and Kootenay areas.
Also, flood watches are in impact for the Similkameen and Okanagan areas.
“Warm temperatures in the Interior have accelerated snowmelt and caused increased pressure on rivers and creeks,” mentioned the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
“The situation is expected to worsen as rainfall and thundershowers are forecast for Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, which increases the likelihood of flooding.”
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