Evacuation Alert Rescinded for Paradise Valley

Previously declared BC Hydro Flood Alert downstream of Cheakamus Dam has also been rescinded.

River Forecast Centre has also rescinded Flood Watch for Howe Sound and Sea to Sky

The District of Squamish Emergency Operations Centre has RESCINDED the Evacuation Alert for Paradise Valley properties in the areas upstream of the Bailey Bridge.

The current conditions have improved to the degree that the current Evacuation Alert is no longer required for those in the Paradise Valley.

BC Hydro Spill Notice remains in effect

The BC Hydro Spill Notice of November 15 is still in effect informing of a planned spill release through the spill gates at the BC Hydro Cheakamus Dam. This is expected to continue over the coming days to reduce the volume in the Daisy Reservoir.

BC Hydro has provided the following information: Spill from the Dam is 193 cubic meters per second and will be held until a rampdown plan is developed for Wednesday. Discharge at the Brackendale measuring station (on the Cheakamus River at Brackendale) is 276 cubic meters per second and is expected to decrease as inflows recede.

It is recommended to continue to keep a distance from unstable river banks and stay off the rivers and water ways for the next 24 hours.

Further related issues can be reported to the District of Squamish at 604.815.4040.

November 16, 2021