Possible Flooding Expected for Residents in Low Lying Lake and River Front Properties

May 25, 2017

The Central Kootenay area is expected to experience extended warm temperatures over the next week. The Regional District of Central Kootenay is asking residents to be aware of rising lake and river levels which could result in flooding due to a melting high level snow pack.

Kootenay Lake levels are currently at 1749.72 feet and are expected to rise to 1753.1 feet by June 2^nd; with a possible rise to 1754 feet by the following weekend. Current BC river forecast centre levels forecast the Slocan River at close to a once in 10 year level for next week.

Residents are advised to monitor lake, river and creek levels as the warming trend expected for the region will likely see rivers continue to rise. Residents should also stay away from fast moving water and be cautious of debris in water.

Residents living in low lying lake and river front properties should remain vigilant and take precautions to protect their properties from flooding.

Filled sandbags will be available at the Balfour Fire Hall, 308 Beggs Road from Saturday May 27^th onwards. Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations:

AREA	SANDBAG LOCATION	ADDRESS	SAND LOCATION
BALFOUR	BALFOUR FIRE HALL	308 Beggs Road	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
	Beginning Saturday May 27^th, filled sandbags will be available a the Balfour Fire Hall
BEASLEY	BEASLEY FIRE HALL	5095 Highway 3A	RDCK, 202 LAKESIDE DR.
BLEWETT	BLEWETT FIRE HALL	4389 Carlson Rd.	RDCK, 202 LAKESIDE DR.
CRESCENT VALLEY	CRESCENT VALLEY FIRE HALL	1365 Highway 6	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
CRESTON	Please call Creston Area Emergency Coordinator, Alanna Garrett 250-428-0299
HARROP/PROCTOR	HARROP FIRE HALL	6430 Harrop/Procter Hwy	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
KASLO	KASLO PUBLIC WORKS	312 4^TH St.	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
NORTH SHORE	1. NORTH SHORE FIRE HALL 2. NORTH SHORE FIRE HALL	2703 Greenwood Rd.	1. SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION 2. DVORJETZ ROAD CUL DE SAC
NELSON	REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY	202 Lakeside Dr.	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
PASSMORE	PASSMORE FIRE HALL	3725 Highway 3A	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
PASS CREEK	PASS CREEK FIRE HALL	1789 Winter Rd.	OLD REGIONAL DISTRICT DUMP SITE
RIONDEL	RIONDEL FIRE HALL	237 Fowler St.	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
ROBSON	ROBSON FIRE HALL	3037 Waldie Rd.	RIALTO CREEK FOREST SERVICIE RD.
SALMO	YMIR FIRE DEPT & VILLAGE OF SALMO		Village Shop, 124 Lagoon Rd.
SILVERTON	SILVERTON FIRE HALL	Please call Emergency Coordinator, Terry Warren 250-265-1920
TARRYS	TARRYS FIRE HALL	2103 Highway 3A	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
WINLAW	WINLAW FIRE HALL	5741 Highway 6	PASSMORE FIRE HALL
YAHK KINGSGATE	YAHK KINGSGATE COMMUITY HALL	8790 Railway Avenue	SAME AS SANDBAG LOCATION
YMIR	YMIR FIRE HALL	7208 First Ave.	124 LAGOON RD, SALMO