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 Riverdale Drive, Kildonan Boat Launch, and Tuey Park. Please respect all barricades and signs that are in place.
The City of Enderby has completed repairs to its water distribution system and was able to rescind its Water Quality Advisory effective as of June 28, 2022 at 12:00pm.
As of June 28, 2022, at the upstream hydrometric gauge, the Shuswap River water height is 4.48 m (14.70 feet) with a discharge rate of 394 m3/s. In comparison, yesterday, June 27, 2022, the Shuswap River water height was 4.54 m (14.90 feet) with a discharge rate of 405 m3/s
There is a risk of strong thunderstorms and precipitation this afternoon and into this evening (2-4 mm), with the chance of a shower for tomorrow.
Forecast models are predicting that the Shuswap River discharge rate will slightly increase throughout the week, with a discharge rate of 422.3 m3/s predicted for Thursday June 30, 2022.
The BC River Forecast Centre is maintaining a Flood Watch over the Shuswap Region, which includes South Thompson tributaries such as the Shuswap River. A Flood Watch means that the river levels are forecast to rise and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
Sand and sandbags are available for free at the Public Works Yard at 2308 McGowan Street. Please bring your own shovel.
Bookmark the City of Enderby Emergency Dashboard at www.cityofenderby.com/emergency for an up-to-date list of closures, restrictions, advisories, and warnings.