Residents

River Levels

Flooding

Resources
View River Levels Chart
Flood Plain Maps

Flood Alert Activities
Each year Kamloops deals with the threat of flooding from the North and South Thompson Rivers. The flood potential in any given year depends on the snow pack level within watersheds and warm spring weather.

The impact of high river levels in Kamloops is substantial, with 2500 properties lying within the 20 year flood plain, and 6300 properties affected by the 200 year flood levels.

Snow pack and river levels are monitored constantly, and the Thompson River Annual Flood Response has three levels of Flood Alert Activities:

Red Stage (343.80 metres and over):
Inspections are increased to twice daily including weekends. Pumping equipment is set up at Oak Hills. Required repairs due to bank erosion are carried out; see page locations are tracked; public boat launches are closed and boat traffic is limited.

Yellow Stage (342.70 m to 343.80 m):
More frequent inspections are performed; emergency road berms are installed based on forecasted river levels, and storm sewer outfalls are sealed.

Green Stage (up to 342.70 m):
Full inspections and assessment of riverbank, dykes, and emergency berms is carried out weekly or bi-weekly depending on threat level. Required repairs are completed, and anticipated required resources (labour, materials, equipment) are made available.

Government Websites
72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide
Personal Flood Preparedness and Prevention
Provincial Emergency Program
River Forecast Centre

Logo Contact
Tammy Campbell
Emergency Program Coordinator
7 Victoria Street West
Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2
ph 250 828 3572
fax 250 828 3578
email tcampbell@kamloops.ca

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