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Situation Report for July 4, 2022 at 12:00

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.

Riverdale Drive is no longer flooded and has reopened to non-local traffic.

Closures remain in effect for Kildonan Boat Launch and Tuey Park. Please respect all barricades and signs that are in place.

As of July 4, 2022, at the upstream hydrometric gauge, the Shuswap River water height is 4.19 m (13.75 feet) with a discharge rate of 342 m3/s. In comparison, on June 30, 2022, the Shuswap River water height was 4.38 m (14.37 feet) with a discharge rate of 375 m3/s

Forecast models are predicting that the Shuswap River discharge rate will continue to decrease to 320.6 m3/s by Thursday, July 7, 2022.

The weather forecast is predicting a mixture of sun, clouds, and rain throughout the week.

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.

The public is cautioned to stay clear of river banks and 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 and banks may be unstable.

Bookmark the City of Enderby Emergency Dashboard at www.cityofenderby.com/emergency for an up-to-date list of closures, restrictions, advisories, and warnings.