12/10/2025
Keep an eye out for rising water levels and stay away from rivers, creeks and streams if you can and check in on your neighbours and vulnerable people when possible! Please don't hesitate to reach out or contact us if you need support, but if there is an immediate threat to persons or injury, please make sure your first phone call is to your local first responders or 911!
The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for the Fraser Valley. A Flood Watch means that river levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the bankfull level. Flooding of areas adjacent to affected rivers may occur.
Areas of Impact:
β’ Lower Fraser tributaries, including Chilliwack River, Skagit River, Coquihalla River, and other areas of the Fraser Valley around Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and east through Manning Park.
β’ Sumas River, including the potential for spillover from the Nooksack River.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange level rainfall warning for Fraser Valley - Central. This warning forecasts 70 to 100 mm of rainfall from this evening (December 9, 2025) through Wednesday evening (December 10, 2025). Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Areas of Impact:
β’ Fraser Valley- central, including Chilliwack and east including Hope, Hope Slide, and Highway 3 - Hope to Princeton (western sections).
Safety Reminders:
β’ Stay away from swift-running rivers and unstable banks.
β’ Do not drive through flooded roads or crossings.
β’ Expect possible erosion, debris slides, and localized flooding.
β’ Check and clear storm drains near your home to help reduce pooling.
To stay up to date on the Flood Watch, go to https://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings/index.htm
To stay up to date on the Rainfall Warning, go to https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bcrm1519=
For more information on emergency preparedness and to sign up for emergency alerts, visit fvrd.ca/em
