Friday - December 12 - Rainfall and flood risk updates

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Hi everyone,

After days of heavy rain, flood risks have escalated across parts of the Fraser Valley, with road closures, evacuation orders, and alerts now in effect. We’ve pulled together the latest verified updates from local authorities, along with links to trusted regional coverage, to help you stay informed.

We know this is a fast-moving situation. We’ll continue to share confirmed information as it becomes available, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidance from local officials.

– The FVC Team

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Traffic & Weather

🌤 Local forecast: Langley | Chilliwack | Abbotsford | Hope | Mission

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🛣 Click here for links to road cameras across the Fraser Valley, including those for the Coquihalla, Highway 7, Hope-Princeton, Fraser Canyon, and Highway 1 in Langley and Abbotsford.

Need to Know

The latest updates on Fraser Valley rainfall and flood risks based on information from local authorities:

• As of 8:16pm last night, Highway 1 is closed between Sumas Way and No. 3 Road due to floodwater on the roadway, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, with traffic being diverted. (However, check this page for new information that we’ll add as soon as we have it.)

• The City of Abbotsford also expanded its Evacuation Orders to include seven additional properties north of Highway 1.

• An evacuation order remains in place for 371 properties in Sumas Prairie West, while 1,069 properties in Sumas Prairie East and West remain under Evacuation Alert.

• Residents are urged to stay away from waterways and avoid driving across flooded roads or bridges. An interactive map of all alerts and orders is available on the City’s website.

On-the-ground visuals

Photographers Jesse Winter and Ben Nelms captured striking images of the flooding in Abbotsford and Sumas Prairie on Thursday. Their photos were taken for other outlets (Reuters and CBC), but you can view their full sets here:

• Jesse Winter — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwintsphoto

• Ben Nelms — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennelms

We’ll continue sharing verified updates as conditions evolve.

More Updates

More flood coverage from across the region

We recognize we can’t capture every update in a fast-moving situation like this. To help you stay informed, here are key links to trusted regional outlets with additional reporting:

• CBC News — Ongoing coverage of flood modelling, evacuation updates, and Nooksack River forecasts.

• CTV News Vancouver — Region-wide tracking of road conditions, evacuation orders, and infrastructure impacts.

• Fraser Valley Today — Ongoing coverage and updates.

• City of Abbotsford — Official evacuation orders, alerts, and the interactive map showing affected properties.

• Environment Canada — Official weather alerts.

• EmergencyInfoBC — Emergency bulletins and guidance for residents in impacted areas.

We’ll continue sharing confirmed information throughout the weekend as more details become available.

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In the Valley

Updated weekly: Your guide to Fraser Valley holiday events

Holiday magic is happening all across the Fraser Valley this season. From tree lighting ceremonies and festive markets to concerts, parades, and family-friendly celebrations, there's no shortage of ways to embrace the spirit of the season. We've just updated this list with even more events—check out the new additions and keep sending us your community happenings to include!

What’s coming up →

🗓 Things to do

Holiday Lights in Williams Park: A drive-through holiday light display on December 13-28 at Williams Park (68 Avenue and 238 Street, Langley Township) features over 195,000 lights and festive displays nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (closed December 24-26), with free admission requiring advance registration and collecting donations for Aldergrove Food Bank.

Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade: An annual illuminated parade on Friday, December 13 through downtown Aldergrove includes a free pre-parade community gathering from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 270th Street and Fraser Highway featuring food, hot beverages, entertainment, and Santa.

Langley Community Chorus: Bright the Season: A holiday concert on Saturday, December 14 at 3:00 PM at St. Andrew's Anglican Church (20955 Old Yale Rd, Langley) features classics, carols, and cheer, with tickets at $25 for adults, $15 for ages 13-18, and free for 12 and under.

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