The Metro Vancouver weather forecast has more rain on Oct. 20, 2024, following flooding in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and more.
Metro Vancouverites captured images and videos of extensive flooding and damage on Saturday, Oct. 19.
An atmospheric river soaked the Lower Mainland on election day, bringing over 150 mm of rain to cities across the region. Flooding prevented BC Hydro crews from accessing some areas where customers lost power. On Sunday, a second pulse of rain could bring 20 to 40 mm of precipitation to the Lower Mainland, with 40 to 60 mm possible over the North Shore Mountains.
The Vancouver Police Department issued road closures and advised locals to slow down on roads and use caution.
West Vancouver police warned locals to avoid areas impacted by heavy flooding, advising them to allow emergency services the room to work.
Creeks, including MacDonald and Marr, continue "to run high and fast" through Saturday night, and more rain is expected Sunday.
Comment: Update October 22
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