The City of Enderby Emergency Operations Centre is monitoring and responding to localized flood conditions and encourages residents who may live in flood-prone areas to take measures to protect their property.
Closures remain in effect for Kildonan Boat Launch and Tuey Park. Please respect all barricades and signs that are in place.
Riverdale Drive re-opened to regular traffic as of July 4, 2022.
As of July 8, 2022, at the upstream hydrometric gauge, the Shuswap River water height is 4.15 m (13.62 feet) with a discharge rate of 335 m3/s. In comparison, yesterday, July 7, 2022 the Shuswap River height was 4.14 m (13.58 feet) with a discharge rate of 334 m3/s.
The forecast calls for hot, dry conditions today and into tomorrow.
Forecast models are predicting that the Shuswap River discharge rate will continue to decrease throughout the week, with a discharge rate of 320.3 m3/s predicted for Monday July 11, 2022.
The BC River Forecast Centre has downgraded the Shuswap Region, including South Thompson tributaries such as the Shuswap River, from a Flood Watch to a High Streamflow Advisory. A High Streamflow Advisory means that river levels may rise, potentially rapidly, but that no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
Sand and sandbags are available for free at the Public Works Yard at 2308 McGowan Street. Please bring your own shovel.
The public is cautioned to avoid going on the river in human-powered vessels, such as an inflatable, stand-up paddle board, kayak, or canoe. The Shuswap River is unseasonably high and fast at the time of year, with unstable banks, debris flows, and other unpredictable hazards.
Bookmark the City of Enderby Emergency Dashboard at www.cityofenderby.com/emergency for an up-to-date list of closures, restrictions, advisories, and warnings.