A flood isn't probable. But it is all too possible according to US forecast models.
A critical Sumas dike failed inspection six years ago. Then it failed those it was meant to protect. Thousands of other Fraser Valley residents live behind 'unacceptable' dikes.
The Chilliwack Airport, and others around the region, have seen massive increases in air traffic in the past week.
Our flood coverage from the week following 2021's (first) atmospheric river.
What you need to know about the ongoing flood situation in Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Hope, and the rest of the Fraser Valley.
47,000 cows. Rising water. Resilient farmers. And a community that can help through the crisis.
Residents in Hope may soon be able to access Agassiz and Chilliwack via Highway 7, although there is still no estimated opening for Highway 1.
Some evacuation orders rescinded, but water is still rising in some parts of Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said there was 'unnecessary congestion' after the highway reopened Tuesday night.
More aerial photos of the destructive flood waters covering the Fraser Valley have been released by the City of Chilliwack Wednesday.
Sumas Lake once covered much of the Fraser Valley's fertile farmland. This is the story of how it disappeared, how it could re-appear, and some of the challenges ahead.
Mayor Henry Braun said the flooding on Sumas Prairie is the worst he has ever seen in 68 years, and a key dike could be breached in hours.