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Flood Watch issued for South Coast

Updated on

March 18, 2026
3:00 pm

Current situation

The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the South Coast, including the North Shore Mountains and Metro Vancouver tributaries, Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor including Squamish and Pemberton, the Sunshine Coast, and the Lower Fraser tributaries and the Fraser Valley.

Stay safe in and around rivers through the region. Be prepared for challenging driving conditions and potential road washouts and check local conditions on DriveBC.ca. Never drive through flood waters or across road washouts.

Affected area: South Coast
Issued by: B.C. River Forecast Centre

North Shore Mountains and Metro Vancouver tributaries

Howe Sound and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor including Squamish and Pemberton

Sunshine Coast

Lower Fraser tributaries and the Fraser Valley

Flood Watch

Flood Watch (PDF)

Understanding emergency events

Flood advisory stages

High Streamflow Advisory

River levels are rising or are expected to rise rapidly. Major flooding is not expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Flood Watch

River levels are rising and will approach or may exceed the river bank. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.

Flood Warning

River levels have exceeded the river bank or will exceed the river bank soon. Flooding may occur in areas near affected rivers.

Open Flood Warnings and Advisories