Rainfall Warning in Effect for Pitt Meadows

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February 21, 2025 - Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for Metro Vancouver, including Pitt Meadows.

When: Today (Friday) to Sunday, February 23, 2025.

What to Expect: 

  • A series of moderate rainfall systems.
  • Each day will receive approximately 20 to 50 mm of rainfall accumulations. 
  • The highest amounts are expected on Saturday. 
  • The cumulative rainfall accumulations over three days may reach near 100 mm by the end of this weekend.

Potential Impacts and How to be Prepared:

  • Water pooling on roads
  • Localized flooding in low-lying areas
  • Possible washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts
  • After a stretch of a drier period, checking on the drainage and removing tree leaves or objects blocking the drainage may prevent water pooling or localized flooding in low-lying areas.
  • If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

Please use caution, especially near waterways and low-lying areas. If driving, reduce speed and watch for changing conditions.

Report flooding or problem areas: pittmeadows.ca/report.


 

February 19, 2025 - Environment Canada has issued a Rainfall Warning for Metro Vancouver, including Pitt Meadows.

When:

  • Today and tonight (February 19, 2025)

What to Expect:

  • 50 to 70 mm of rainfall accumulation
  • Heavy rain tapering off overnight, with scattered showers continuing Thursday

Potential Impacts:

  • Water pooling on roads
  • Localized flooding in low-lying areas
  • Possible washouts near rivers, creeks, and culverts

Please use caution, especially near waterways and low-lying areas. If driving, reduce speed and watch for changing conditions.

Report flooding or problem areas: pittmeadows.ca/report.