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 7, 2022, at the upstream hydrometric gauge, the Shuswap River water height is 4.14 m (13.58 feet) with a discharge rate of 334 m3/s. In comparison, yesterday, July 6, 2022, the Shuswap River water height was 4.17 m (13.68 feet) with a discharge rate of 338 m3/s.
The forecast calls for a risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon with the chance of a shower this evening and into tomorrow morning.
Forecast models are predicting that the Shuswap River discharge rate will continue to decrease throughout the week, with a discharge rate of 302.2 m3/s predicted for Sunday July 10, 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.
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.