Drought Information & Updates

The Okanagan
The Okanagan could be heading into another hot, dry summer. Conditions across the valley will vary, and it is important to know where to get accurate and locally relevant information.

The drought level set by the Province of B.C. (see below) shows us the big picture for the Okanagan, but what really counts for your home and garden are your local watering restrictions. Why? Because they’re set based on the specific water supply and demand right where you live.

Your local water supplier knows best what’s needed to keep water flowing for homes, food, fish, and firefighting right where you are.

Check out the links below or do a quick Google of “your location + watering restrictions”, or a call to your water supplier will get you the correct information that impacts your neighbourhood.

About drought in B.C.
B.C. continues to get less rain and snow than usual and that’s having a lasting impact on water levels. We experienced severe drought the last two years and remain at risk this year.

Please visit the province’s Drought Information Portal

The drought information portal is a single source to access current and historical drought levels across geographic regions in B.C. The drought level map is updated every Thursday during drought season.

Local Watering Restrictions Links:

OBWB Drought Bulletins / Weather Reports:

Real-Time Data:

Templates:

Reports:

Resources:

Workshops & Webinars
  • 2025 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 11
  • 2023 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – May 9
  • 2022 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – May 10
  • 2021 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – May 12
  • 2020 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 16
  • 2019 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 12
  • 2018 Okanagan Water Supply Webinars – May 8 and April 16
  • 2016 Drought Triggers Workshop – November 16
  • 2016 Drought Workshop for Water Suppliers – June 3
  • 2016 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar – April 15
  • 2015 Drought Workshop – August 13 – Presentations and Notes
  • 2015 Okanagan Water Supply Webinars – July 27 and May 15
  • 2012 Okanagan Invitational Drought Tournament – November 16
  • 2009 Drought Planning Workshop – July 23
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