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.
Locals shared videos of extensive flooding across Metro Vancouver
Local weather enthusiast Ryan Voutilainen shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, just after 10 a.m. showing the northbound lanes of Taylor Way on Highway 99 at Marine Drive completely underwater in West Vancouver.
"Take it easy, it’s deep!"
Other West Vancouver residents warned drivers of dangers on the road.
Karin Kirkpatrick notified locals that a creek overflowed at the top of 21st Street in West Vancouver. Floodwaters were gushing down the street, which was blocked off by police. She added that there were several other minor floods on Marine Drive.
Thierry Goose shared images of the Coquitlam River rising to near-record levels experienced in January 2020.
A video shows Lynn Canyon's waters raging high above regular levels.
Folks in the City of Vancouver also experienced localized flooding with water pooling on roads.
A couple of locals used the torrential downpour as an excuse to break out their kayaks.
A traffic cam in Surrey showed flooding at the intersection of 152nd Street and 76nd Avenue.
Water was also seen raging into a home in Deep Cove.
A local recorded flooding at Burnaby's Still Creek McDonald's, following the bursting of the creek's banks.
Several cars were stuck due to the extensive flooding.
The Vancouver Police Mounted Unit braved the stormy weather to check on conditions in Stanley Park. Water in places like Lost Lagoon far exceeded normal levels, with water pooling on paths.
