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.

For sandbags, residents may visit the following locations:

• Public Works Centre - 955 Concordia Way: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Fire Hall Station #1 - 1205 Summit Dr.: Anytime
• Fire Hall Station #2 - 1578 Tranquille Rd.: Anytime
• Fire Hall Station #3 - 1625 Valleyview Dr.: Anytime
• Fire Hall Station #4 - 615 Porterfield: Anytime
• Fire Hall Station #5 - Heffley Creek: Anytime
• Fire Hall Station #6 - 5300 Dallas: Anytime

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. 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 additonal 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. Lower elevation storm sewer outfalls are sealed. Required repairs are completed, and anticipated required resources (labour, materials, equipment) are made available.