A rainfall warning was issued this morning, with total precipitation expected to reach 50–80 mm beginning later this morning, continuing through this evening.
During periods of heavy rainfall
- please take a few minutes to clear leaves from catch basins near your property so that rain water can drain from streets
- slow down and drive carefully; heavy downpours can cause water pooling on roads
- stay clear of rivers due to quickly flowing water and potentially unstable riverbanks
- have an emergency plan and kit to help you and your family be prepared for a power outage
- sign up for Alertable notifications to receive weather alerts
Report a problem
Call our dispatch line 24/7 at 604-925-7100 to report flooding and fallen trees on roads and sidewalks and for emergency service to roads, parks, water, and sewer. To ensure crews may prioritize urgent requests, please only call our dispatch line for emergency service.
Report non-emergency issues by submitting an online service request. Please include a photo of the issue, if available.
Power outages and trees on power lines
If you lose power, check the BC Hydro website for a list of reported power outages. To report an outage, contact BC Hydro at 1-800-224-9376. If you see a downed power line, stay back at least 10 metres (about the length of a bus) and call 9-1-1.
Weather alerts and resources
More information
Learn more about the District’s storm response and what you can do to be prepared: Heavy Rainfall and Power Outages.