UPDATED: Single property remains on Evacuation Order, rest now Evacuation Alert
By Nelson Daily Staff
In media release Saturday, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is rescinding the Evacuation Order for three homes on Picard Road due to a reduced risk of flooding.
The area will remain on Evacuation Alert and residents should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The property that remains on Evacuation Order is:
- 3946 Woykin Road
The properties that are on Evacuation Alert include all properties on Slocan Valley West Road:
- 4058 Indian Pt Road
- 3946 Indian Pt Road
- 3922 Indian Pt Road
- 4065 Indian Pt Road
- 4023 Indian Pt Road
- 3945 Indian Pt Road
- 3875 Indian Pt Road
- 3890 Indian Pt Road
- 3860 Indian Pt Road
- 3771 Arrow Road
- 3750 Little Slocan S Road
- 4010 Passmore Lower Road
- 4003 Passmore Lower Road
- 3970 Indian Pt Road
- 4026 Indian Pt Road
- 3801 Arrow Road
- 3305 Koch Siding
- 6315 Picard Rd
- 6316 Picard Rd
- 6268 Picard Rd

The RDCK in conjunction with MOTI and YRB are undertaking work to raise the levels of Slocan Valley West
The RDCK said the governing body, along with Ministry of Trasporation and Infrastructure will mitigate further flooding of the road.
Sand and sandbags are available at the Slocan Fire Hall at 8877 Slocan Street South in Slocan and the Silverton Fire Hall at 410 Hume Street in Silverton.
Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations:
- Beasley — Beasley Fire Hall with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside Drive
- Blewett — Blewett Fire Hall with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside Drive
- Crescent Valley — bags and sand at Crescent Valley Fire Hall
- Harrop/Proctor — Harrop Fire Hall bags and sand at Harrop Fire Hall
- Kaslo — bags and sand Kaslo Public Works
- North Shore — North Shore Fire Hall, with sand at North Shore Fire Hall and Dvorjetz Road
- Nelson — RDCK with sand available at RDCK 202 Lakeside
- Passmore — Passmore Fire Hall with sand at Passmore Fire Hall
- Salmo — Ymir Fire Dept and Village of Salmo
- Winlaw — Winlaw Fire Hall with sand at Winlaw Fire Hall
- Ymir — Ymir Fire Hall with sand at 124 Lagoon Rd, Salmo
- Riondel — Riondel Fire Hall with sands at Riondel Fire Hall
Residents requiring sandbags can contact the Emergency Program Coordinator in their area:
- Nelson / Kaslo & Areas D, E, F, I, J 250-352-8177
- Nakusp / Slocan & Areas H, K 250-265-0230
- Creston & Areas A, B, C / Salmo & Area G 250-428-0299
Residents are advised to stay away from riverbanks and fast flowing water.
The RDCK will keep the public updated as more information becomes available.
To report flooding or landslide, residents can call the 24/7 Provincial Emergency Reporting Number at 1-800-663-3456.
RDCK dials back Evacuation Order for some Slocan Valley properties
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has dialed back its Evacuation Order for some properties in the Slocan Valley.
After extensive consultation with flood assessors and other pertinent government agencies, the RDCK is reducing the Evacuation Order for some properties in the Slocan Valley to an Evacuation Alert.
“This is due to continuous water level monitoring and infrastructure improvements to ensure public safety,” the RDCK release said.
“Residents in an Evacuation Alert area should be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The properties that remain on Evacuation Order are:
- 3946 Woykin Road
- 6315 Picard Rd
- 6316 Picard Rd
- 6268 Picard Rd
The properties that are on Evacuation Alert are:
- All Properties on Slocan Valley West Road
- 4058 Indian Pt Road
- 3946 Indian Pt Road
- 3922 Indian Pt Road
- 4065 Indian Pt Road
- 4023 Indian Pt Road
- 3945 Indian Pt Road
- 3875 Indian Pt Road
- 3890 Indian Pt Road
- 3860 Indian Pt Road
- 3771 Arrow Road
- 3750 Little Slocan S Road
- 4010 Passmore Lower Road
- 4003 Passmore Lower Road
- 3970 Indian Pt Road
- 4026 Indian Pt Road
- 3801 Arrow Road
- 3305 Koch Siding
The RDCK said for residents under the Evacuation Order requiring Emergency Social Services, they can contact 250-352-7701 for assistance.
For information on how to prepare for an evacuation, please visit.
Residents are advised to stay away from riverbanks and fast flowing water.
To report flooding or landslide, residents can call the 24/7 Provincial Emergency Reporting Number at
1-800-663-3456.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY – DIAL 911
RDCK releases list of Slocan Valley properties under Evacuation Order
Regional District of Central Kootenay has released the properties under an Evacuation Order in the Slocan Valley Thursday.
Earlier the RDCK announced a State of Local Emergency in the Slocan Valley due to rising levels of the Slocan River.
The Slocan River remains under flood watch with levels reaching 20 year returns.
The evacuation order has been issued for the following properties:
- 2220 to 2987 Slocan Valley West Road
- 3946 Woykin Road
- 4058 Indian Pt Road
- 3946 Indian Pt Road
- 3922 Indian Pt Road
- 4065 Indian Pt Road
- 4023 Indian Pt Road
- 3945 Indian Pt Road
- 3875 Indian Pt Road
- 3890 Indian Pt Road
- 3860 Indian Pt Road
- 3771 Arrow Road
- 3750 Little Slocan S Road
- 4010 Passmore Lower Road
- 4003 Passmore Lower Road
- 3970 Indian Pt Road
- 4026 Indian Pt Road
- 3801 Arrow Road
- 6315 Picard Rd
- 6316 Picard Rd
- 6268 Picard Rd
- 3305 Koch Siding
Residents are required to leave the affected area immediately and report to the reception centre at Crescent Valley Fire Hall at 1365 Highway 6.
