FVRD – The Fraser Valley Regional District has declared a State of Local Emergency for Electoral Area E due to atmospheric river. Residents are encouraged to follow fvrd.ca/EOC for information and sign up for Alertable to receive emergency alerts fvrd.ca/alerts.
The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the Fraser Valley East. A Flood Warning means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to the rivers affected will result.
Areas of Impact:
• Lower Fraser tributaries, including the Chilliwack River, Skagit River, Coquihalla River, and other areas of the Fraser Valley around Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and east through Manning Park.
• 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 90 to 130 mm of rainfall from Tuesday 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:
• Fraser Valley – central, including Chilliwack and east including Hope, Hope Slide, and Highway 3 – Hope to Princeton (western sections).
Safety Reminders:
• Stay away from swift-running rivers and unstable banks.
• Do not drive through flooded roads or crossings.
• Expect possible erosion, debris slides, and localized flooding.
• Check and clear storm drains near your home to help reduce pooling.
To stay up to date on the Flood Warning, 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=
To learn more about emergency preparedness and to sign up for emergency alerts, visit fvrd.ca/em
For information about roads, highways, and route interruptions please see: https://www.drivebc.ca/
