US EditionEnvironment Canada Lifts Coastal Flooding Bulletin for Southern B.C.
Environment Canada lifted coastal flood warnings after water peaked near 5.4 metres; avalanche risk remains considerable to high in multiple mountain areas, officials say.
- On Jan 4, 2026, Environment Canada lifted a special weather statement for possible flooding along British Columbia's south coast, covering most of the Vancouver Island coastline except its northern tip, Metro Vancouver, and the Sunshine Coast, The Canadian Press reported.
- Strong winds and waves were expected to push water above the highest astronomical tides this weekend, with Environment Canada warning of moderate flooding, debris, and erosion risks, especially Sunday.
- Tidal readings show a Vancouver tidal station peaked at nearly 5.4 metres about 7:30 a.m., with The Canadian Press photos capturing waves and debris crashing on Dallas Rd. breakwater.
- Yellow-Level freezing-rain warnings were lifted for the Boundary, Similkameen and Fraser Canyon areas, with only a yellow-level snowfall warning remaining on Highway 3 forecasting 15 to 20 centimetres.
- Avalanche Canada reports high slide risk for Metro Vancouver's North Shore mountains and Gibsons area with considerable danger from Nakusp area to mountains north of Prince George and north of Smithers.
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Environment Canada lifts coastal flooding bulletin for southern B.C.
Environment Canada has lifted a special weather statement for possible flooding from stormy weather and high tides along parts of British Columbia's south coast. The bulletin had spanned most of the Vancouver Island coastline along with the Sunshine Coast and Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver are...
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Forecast says high tides, low pressure, mean flooding likely along B.C.'s south coast
Environment Canada says high tides combined with a low pressure system have the potential to produce moderate flooding along parts of British Columbia's south coast, including the Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver areas.
Some flooding 'likely' along B.C.'s south coast as high tides, low pressure combine
Environment Canada says high tides combined with a low pressure system have the potential to produce moderate flooding along parts of British Columbia's south coast, including the Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver areas.
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