Fraser Valley Flooding
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Sttr
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He hired the same contractor that the city uses, called them Friday afternoon, they started Saturday 7am with a full crew, done by sundown. We will see what the city says but so far they are grateful that he took it upon himself. The dike was restored to its original state, nothing was changed, so far nobody behind a desk has a problem with it.
IronNoggin
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Heavy rain in Port overnight - just over 80 mils.
Accompanied by howling winds (gusts over 60) and likely the most sustained thunder & lightening show we've seen since moving here.
Normally would have enjoyed the latter, but it kept us up for much of the middle of the night...
Still pounding down...
Accompanied by howling winds (gusts over 60) and likely the most sustained thunder & lightening show we've seen since moving here.
Normally would have enjoyed the latter, but it kept us up for much of the middle of the night...
Still pounding down...
IronNoggin
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The CBC & Liberal spin on the floods:
Sttr
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Another update, man I thought this is over with sunshine and 15 degrees here in Langley today, but seems like Mother Nature has different plans with heavy rains up the mountain. The river is rising fast, it’s now about a foot from breaching into the neighbours yard up river with predicted peek time at midnight. The city is now clearing a path between the properties and putting hesco barriers in place to try and prevent flooding. The neighbours yard has no building, just bush and trees.
This is getting crazy, a race against time.
The dike he built wasn’t necessarily to prevent flooding, but soil erosion, with no dike in place this next storm could wipe out his property right off the map.
This is getting crazy, a race against time.
The dike he built wasn’t necessarily to prevent flooding, but soil erosion, with no dike in place this next storm could wipe out his property right off the map.
ryanonthevedder
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Owning riverfront in BC is Russian roulette. Sorry for his luck.
IronNoggin
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Batten Down The Hatches!
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan.
When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damage, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into the B.C. interior.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Strong westerly wind gusts to 80 km/h are expected.
Where: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley - west including Abbotsford, Howe Sound, Inland Vancouver Island near Cowichan Valley, and East Vancouver Island near Duncan.
When: Late this evening to early Wednesday morning.
Remarks:
A vigorous cold front will move across the South Coast tonight. In the wake of the front, strong westerly wind gusts will develop over parts of these regions beginning late this evening. These strong winds may lead to possible tree damage, local power outages and travel delays. Winds will ease but remain gusty early Wednesday morning as the front tracks into the B.C. interior.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
Port Alberni, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada
Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily high/low temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humidity/wind chill (when applicable) historical data, normals, record values and sunrise/sunset times
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