Search KelownaNow
Some wild weather has hit Kamloops and resulted in hail and flash flooding in some areas.
Oh hail #kamloops pic.twitter.com/vtVvEeQmBe
— Dustin Savage (@DustinJSavage) July 1, 2015
The storm has caused localized flooding in the areas of Oak Hills Trailer park and residents are currently being evacuated. According to the City of Kamloops, approximately two to three feet of water and debris has collected in the area, prompting the evacuation. The City of Kamloops is establishing an Emergency Reception Centre at Interior Savings Centre Parkside Lounge and is directing all Oak Hills residents to register at this location.
Just a bit of a wind storm. #kamloops #bcstorm #golf @SuperProblems pic.twitter.com/RjOTaAx5x5
— Travis Olson (@TravisAOlson) July 1, 2015
The City of Kamloops has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to a Level Two status as it manages this event. A full complement of Emergency Service personnel and City staff are on scene. Further information will be provided as the City continues to assess the situation. No injuries have been reported.
#BCstorm #Kamloops pic.twitter.com/k0GQpcpq6F
— Jamie Rye (@tayho1977) July 1, 2015
If you get value from KelownaNow and believe local independent media is important to our community we ask that you please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter.
If you appreciate what we do, we ask that you consider supporting our local independent news platform.