‘Minor’ coastal flooding possible as rain soaks Vancouver Island
Parts of Vancouver Island have experienced up to 210 millimetres of rain since Thursday, marking the onset of British Columbia's storm season. This intense weather system, part of a series of atmospheric river systems, has already caused waterways to rise rapidly, reaching two- to five-year return levels in parts of northern and western Vancouver Island.
The River Forecast Centre has issued a coastal flooding statement, warning that elevated ocean levels combined with strong winds and waves could lead to minor flooding along low-lying shorelines, particularly over the weekend.
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