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Lee Creek Breach & Flooding - updated May 16, 2018
May 16 Update
- Osprey Lake is now down at least 8" from its peak level
- Lee Creek is running at a moderate level
- snow pack in the mountains feeding out area are also clear
- flood risk is over for our area - luckily!
May 11 Update
- creek and lake levels appear to have stabilized and even dropped slightly over the last few days
- damage to Meadow Cres. has been repaired.
- there has been a washout on the Princeton-Summerland Rd around 18km east of Princeton. Traffic is restricted to one way over a short distance.
- dust control has been applied to the gravel portion of the P/S Rd east of Osprey
- KVR east of Osprey Lake has a long flooded stretch plus a washout nearer Summerland
- Highway 3 reopened May 11 after being closed for 2 days - but is still subject to flooding and closure - 14km west of Keremeos - check drivebc.ca for current conditions!
It was 4:00am early Tuesday morning , May 1st here at Osprey Lake, and residents have been sandbagging since 2:00, using a dump trailer, a tractor and 10 bodies, laying about 200 sand bags.
The culverts on Meadow Crescent and Lakesyde have breached, with water going over the 1,000 bags laid two weeks ago If those bags had not been laid, the damage would have been devastating. It is difficult to access fully in the dark, but 3 roads have been gouged, 4 properties flooded and potential damage to two structures - Dave D shop and Brian B basement/crawl space.
All breaches have now been repaired and Lee Creek is back in it's bed, with no water running through properties or further structure damage.
But the snow pack feeding Lee Creek is just "starting" to melt. Snow up at the elevation feeding Lee , Siwand Shinnish Creek and others feeding Hayes Creek are just starting to melt. Lee Creek has risen 60% plus since Monday night at dusk, so it is safe to assume these other creeks are now doing the same.
The creek water volume peaks late at night, as the warmth and melt of the day takes several hours to catch up and conversely the creeks will start dropping before dawn .as the cooler night air acts the reverse.
With daytime temps here forecast to be in the 20's this Wednesday to Sunday, and warmer temps at night, it could get ugly this weekend.
Another day of sand bagging on Tuesday - this time 27 volunteers filled and placed another 600 bags. Hopefully it will hold.
If you do not live in the area do not make a special trip as we will have enough bodies for now.
Osprey Lake water level has risen by around 8" since April 25, and it's still increasing. Most 'non floating' docks are currently underwater or even with lake level. It is currently at the highest level in the last 10 years!
Keep yourselves, children and pets away from rushing creeks - the power of rushing water is huge and can easily sweep you off your feet!
- Osprey Lake is now down at least 8" from its peak level
- Lee Creek is running at a moderate level
- snow pack in the mountains feeding out area are also clear
- flood risk is over for our area - luckily!
May 11 Update
- creek and lake levels appear to have stabilized and even dropped slightly over the last few days
- damage to Meadow Cres. has been repaired.
- there has been a washout on the Princeton-Summerland Rd around 18km east of Princeton. Traffic is restricted to one way over a short distance.
- dust control has been applied to the gravel portion of the P/S Rd east of Osprey
- KVR east of Osprey Lake has a long flooded stretch plus a washout nearer Summerland
- Highway 3 reopened May 11 after being closed for 2 days - but is still subject to flooding and closure - 14km west of Keremeos - check drivebc.ca for current conditions!
It was 4:00am early Tuesday morning , May 1st here at Osprey Lake, and residents have been sandbagging since 2:00, using a dump trailer, a tractor and 10 bodies, laying about 200 sand bags.
The culverts on Meadow Crescent and Lakesyde have breached, with water going over the 1,000 bags laid two weeks ago If those bags had not been laid, the damage would have been devastating. It is difficult to access fully in the dark, but 3 roads have been gouged, 4 properties flooded and potential damage to two structures - Dave D shop and Brian B basement/crawl space.
All breaches have now been repaired and Lee Creek is back in it's bed, with no water running through properties or further structure damage.
But the snow pack feeding Lee Creek is just "starting" to melt. Snow up at the elevation feeding Lee , Siwand Shinnish Creek and others feeding Hayes Creek are just starting to melt. Lee Creek has risen 60% plus since Monday night at dusk, so it is safe to assume these other creeks are now doing the same.
The creek water volume peaks late at night, as the warmth and melt of the day takes several hours to catch up and conversely the creeks will start dropping before dawn .as the cooler night air acts the reverse.
With daytime temps here forecast to be in the 20's this Wednesday to Sunday, and warmer temps at night, it could get ugly this weekend.
Another day of sand bagging on Tuesday - this time 27 volunteers filled and placed another 600 bags. Hopefully it will hold.
If you do not live in the area do not make a special trip as we will have enough bodies for now.
Osprey Lake water level has risen by around 8" since April 25, and it's still increasing. Most 'non floating' docks are currently underwater or even with lake level. It is currently at the highest level in the last 10 years!
Keep yourselves, children and pets away from rushing creeks - the power of rushing water is huge and can easily sweep you off your feet!
More Breakins around Osprey Lake
Another breakin on the 'high' side of Princeton-Summerland Rd. This time during the week of April 21. But this time a security cam got pictures of the two vehicles involved. If you see either of these vehicles, try to get a plate number, and call the RCMP.
Note the date/time stamp on these pictures are incorrect. If you do have security camera make sure you remember to set the date/time. Some battery operated systems need to be reset each time the batteries are changed/charged.
Note the date/time stamp on these pictures are incorrect. If you do have security camera make sure you remember to set the date/time. Some battery operated systems need to be reset each time the batteries are changed/charged.
CONGRATULATIONS - Erris Fire
The Erris Volunteer Fire Association recently achieved certification with the British Columbia Underwriters Association, according to chief Dave Stringfellow.
That means Erris is now a recognized fire department, and as a result the community will reap the benefits of lower insurance rates.
Moreover, the department achieved its new status without benefit of tax dollar support, which is a very rare accomplishment, said Stringfellow.
That means Erris is now a recognized fire department, and as a result the community will reap the benefits of lower insurance rates.
Moreover, the department achieved its new status without benefit of tax dollar support, which is a very rare accomplishment, said Stringfellow.
All Ice Off Osprey Lake - April 27,2018
Flood Risk update - April 26, 2018
Rob Miller measured the snow pack yesterday at Eastmere / Westmere Lakes (headwaters of Lee Creek and Hayes Creek). Last years measurement at the same date was one of the largest measured in 10 years of measuring. This year is 60% over last year and the water content in that snow is 25% over last year.
Not to be alarmist - but there is a lot of water to come down, and you should take measures to protect your property, as the melt is just now starting.
There are pallets of filled sand bags here at Osprey Lake on Meadow Crescent and the Lee Creek culvert (at Flur and Anita's) - take some if needed.
Keep yourselves, children and pets away from rushing creeks.
Not to be alarmist - but there is a lot of water to come down, and you should take measures to protect your property, as the melt is just now starting.
There are pallets of filled sand bags here at Osprey Lake on Meadow Crescent and the Lee Creek culvert (at Flur and Anita's) - take some if needed.
Keep yourselves, children and pets away from rushing creeks.
Sand Bagging - flood preparation - April 14, 2018
Using shovels, a bobcat, and 4 tractors 15 Hayes Creek Fire members and 35 awesome community volunteers filled and placed over 1,000 sandbags at 5 "at risk" locations - and all in just 2 hours.
It's still winter here, and the creeks are just trickling.....but in a few weeks they will be roaring with the 150% snow pack...(150% over last year...and last year was very high snow pack year with much flooding) still to come down.
We have done all we can to be proactive...Here is hoping for a slow snow melt.
Be safe, and keep children and yourselves away from rushing creeks.
Thank You Community!!
It's still winter here, and the creeks are just trickling.....but in a few weeks they will be roaring with the 150% snow pack...(150% over last year...and last year was very high snow pack year with much flooding) still to come down.
We have done all we can to be proactive...Here is hoping for a slow snow melt.
Be safe, and keep children and yourselves away from rushing creeks.
Thank You Community!!
Easter Egg Hunt - April 2018
With so much snow this year, and an early Easter, on April 1st there was still 2' of snow in the usual backyard 'hunt' area. But no problem, we just moved it to the lake side. There were 25 eager young children having fun and running around looking for fun filled eggs. Thanks to Karren Hodge for organizing this year's event.
Christmas at Osprey Lake - 2017
The Santa Run was a great success, with 30 children still believing after Santa and his elves finished their 14 stops in the community. Thanks for Ruth and Suzie for organizing, buying, and wrapping all the gifts and candy bags. And to Santa Dave, drivers Peter and Rob, and elves Lisa, Barb, Cathy, and Karlie.
There was 26 golfers trying out this year's Snow Golf course of six holes on Osprey Lake. Winner, with 12 under par, was Blake Allenby.
The Poker Run had 69 sleds take advantage of a great 40km course covered in 12" of new snow. Wow. What a day. Winner was Sean Reid with a flush, and second place to Fran Strvys with four queens.- Thanks to everyone who helped setting it up, manning the registration desk, and donating prize
The nightly Hay Wagon rides were a great success with over $1,000 collected in donations for the Princeton Food Bank. Thanks to Rob for setting everything up and driving around each evening.
This year's New Year's Eve Fireworks were fantastic. There were around 120 people on the ice watching, plus about 50 on the KVR and many more in the nearby houses. Special thanks to Al and Duane for organizing, getting the permit, purchasing and setting off the display. Unfortunately collections this year were around $400 less than usual - next year's display will need to be either cancelled or significantly cut back, if further donations are not received. If you forgot or didn't have cash with you, donations are still being accepted by Alan, Rob, Norm, or Maggie.
There was 26 golfers trying out this year's Snow Golf course of six holes on Osprey Lake. Winner, with 12 under par, was Blake Allenby.
The Poker Run had 69 sleds take advantage of a great 40km course covered in 12" of new snow. Wow. What a day. Winner was Sean Reid with a flush, and second place to Fran Strvys with four queens.- Thanks to everyone who helped setting it up, manning the registration desk, and donating prize
The nightly Hay Wagon rides were a great success with over $1,000 collected in donations for the Princeton Food Bank. Thanks to Rob for setting everything up and driving around each evening.
This year's New Year's Eve Fireworks were fantastic. There were around 120 people on the ice watching, plus about 50 on the KVR and many more in the nearby houses. Special thanks to Al and Duane for organizing, getting the permit, purchasing and setting off the display. Unfortunately collections this year were around $400 less than usual - next year's display will need to be either cancelled or significantly cut back, if further donations are not received. If you forgot or didn't have cash with you, donations are still being accepted by Alan, Rob, Norm, or Maggie.
NORTHERN LIGHTS AS SEEN FROM OSPREY LAKE
TAKEN SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 @ 10:15PM BY RICHARD HARRON
BCWF Conservation App
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BC Wildlife Federation has launched a free iPhone app which allows anyone users to take geo-referenced, time-stamped photos or videos and to report issues related to illegal use, or abuse, of our natural resources. The app works both in and out of service using the phone’s GPS. Reports are sent to a secure server and then forwarded automatically to the appropriate enforcement agency. At the Apple App Store, just search for "Conservation App"
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Cattle Guard on KVR east of Osprey Lake
Caution - a raised cattle guard was added early October 2016 on the KVR just east of the east crossing of the Princeton-Summerland Rd - between Osprey and Thursk Lakes. This metal guard is very high - if approached at even a normal speed on an ORV/ATV/Motorcycle, the driver could be thrown off their machine - approach very slowly - potentially very dangerous!!
Okanagan Wind Farm - Shinish Creek Site, north of Thursk Lake
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Both the nearby Pinnask Wind Farm and the Shinish Creek sight are now operational and connected to the BC Hydro grid. Information on Okanagan Wind can be found at their website (www.OkanaganWind.ca). There are many great photos to look through for anyone interested in knowing what the sites looked like during construction and now. |
Look familiar? - Illegal Dumping of laminate flooring - South-east of Osprey Lake off Trout Main FSR
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Marcus and the first big fish of the year caught on Osprey Lake - April 5, 2015
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KVR Osprey Lake Station - picture taken approx. 1964
