This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
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The City of Kamloops has announced to have declared a State of Local Emergency due to Tuesday night’s flash flooding. The City issued evacuation orders for residents in Oakdale Mobile Home Park, Irving Place, Parkview Drive, Rhonmore Crescent, Oak Hills Boulevard, and the 2400 block of Westsyde Road. The Order and Declaration of Local Emergency for the area was to allow for proper assessment of damaged properties as well as return of utilities.
According to the news on Wednesday morning, BC Safety Authority is expected to inspect the homes affected by floodwaters while RCMP, City Bylaw staff, and private security remain at the area through Tuesday night. The City plans to end both the Evacuation Order and the Declaration as soon as possible to reduce stress. The public has been asked to not to leave the house unless necessary. Meanwhile, city crews are still pumping water in the flooded areas through the night and the final cleanup of Westsyde Road and area sidewalks will continue on Thursday.
Environment Canada has also forecasted no rain for the Kamloops in the next few days. Flooding began late afternoon at about 3 to 3:30 p.m., with dime-sized hail and flash flooding filling up the Oak Hills area with water and debris. On Tuesday night, Westsyde Road was covered by a torrent of debris letting loose above the road and flowing into the Oak Hills trailer park area. Everyone is asked to limit travel and watch your speed in the affected Westsyde area.
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