Welcome weather relief helps improve high water conditions in Squamish

December 11, 2014, 12:30 p.m. - With the ending of Environment Canada’s weather warning for this region, a sigh of relief is palpable across the community as water levels have held steady since early morning December 11, and are now decreasing. Rain will still continue throughout today. The rain will gradually ease later tonight once the system moves out of the region.

The District of Squamish Emergency Operation Centre, which was activated on December 10, has stood down, while crews continue to monitor the situation. District Operations and Engineering staff continue to monitor slough levels, dikes and operate pump stations.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is still possible. Please continue to watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts. People are advised to stay away from fast moving water.

The highest amount of rainfall was recorded at Clarke Drive in Valleycliffe, registering at 116.75 millimetres for the 48 hour period between 8 a.m. December 9 and 8 a.m. December 11, with 75.25 millimetres falling in the last 24 hours (to 8 a.m. December 11). 60.25 millimetres was recorded in 24 hours at Third Avenue downtown, and 60.20 millimetres was recorded at Dryden Creek in Brackendale.

Sandbags are still available at the Public Works Yard and sand is available on the entrance to the dike behind the Works Yard for those that may still be concerned with localized flooding. Please continue to contact Operations at 604-815-6868 or our 24 hour emergency line 604-815-4040 with any concerns or reports of flooding.

December 11, 2014