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Evacuation alerts issued along Chilliwack River as heavy rain drenches region
Evacuation alerts cover nearly 40 homes as over 200 mm of rain causes flooding, landslide risks, and transit disruptions in Fraser Valley, officials said.
- On March 20, 2026 the Fraser Valley Regional District issued an evacuation alert for properties along the Chilliwack River, covering just under 40 homes on Sheldon Road and Wilson Road.
- An atmospheric river delivered multiple days of precipitation, with Environment Canada forecasting 120 millimetres and some areas reporting over 200 millimetres since Sunday.
- Coquitlam Search and Rescue responded to Thursday mudslides along the Coquitlam River, rescuing eight people, two dogs and a cat trapped in homes.
- Floodwaters continue to pose a high risk along riverbanks, threatening neighbouring properties, and Patti Macahonic, Director for Electoral Area E, said a state-of-emergency designation frees up funding to protect families and homes.
- Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the system should move out today, easing the heaviest rain, but officials warn a prolonged dry period is needed to stabilise after five to five-and-a-half days of precipitation.
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Dozens of homes along Chilliwack River on evacuation alert due to heavy rain
Environment Canada has forecast 120 millimetres of rain before conditions ease up, with some areas already reporting over 200 millimetres since Sunday.
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