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Officials raise projected Okanagan Lake flood level for the 3rd time

Officials have once again upped their projection for Lake Okanagan’s water levels.

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (CORD) received the updated forecast on Wednesday afternoon, saying that the lake levels could reach 343.25 metres.

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Originally levels were forecasted to reach 343m before that prediction was updated to 343.15m, which the lake reached today.

The lake is expected to keep rising for at least a couple more weeks.

“With snow remaining at higher mountain elevations, Okanagan Lake is predicted to peak mid-June, said the release from CORD. “Mission Creek levels are also expected to continue to rise and residents are advised to prepare for increased levels.”

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To make things worse, another storm warning is in place for the Okanagan.

Five to 10 millimetres of rain, along with thunderstorms and heavy winds up to 80 km/h, are expected to begin on Wednesday evening and continue for 24 hours.

The snowpack above Kelowna is still melting as well, which KelownaNow got a first-hand look at on Tuesday afternoon.

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Emergency officials are still asking boaters to stay off the lake and for the rest of the city to be prepared for conditions to get worse.

Residents are reminded to keep all flood protection measures in place until the EOC issues information on what actions to take to begin the recovery.



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