PHOTOS: Atmoshperic river hits Agassiz-Harrison
Published 5:30 am Thursday, December 11, 2025
Widespread flooding has been reported across the Lower Mainland a series of atmospheric rivers hit the area.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued several flood advisories across the area as river levels exceeded their banks and resulted in flooding in some areas adjacent to the rivers.
B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said on Wednesday (Dec. 10) that the people in communities affected by the 2021 floods have been here before.
“While we don’t know yet exactly what today and the days ahead will bring, the province is preparing for all eventualities, and we have a number of improvements in place that will help us respond today,” she said. Greene touted stronger communication between the Washington state and B.C. governments as well as new monitoring stations help keep emergency personnel as updated as possible.
In the Agassiz-Harrison area, some residents have noticed the beach washing into the Harrison Lake lagoon in particular as well as a much higher Miami River. Residents in Harrison Hot Springs have been asked to limit non-essential water use – including dishwashing and showering – to keep water and sewer infrastructure clear as flood waters flow through.
If you are pumping storm water and think your property might be contributing to putting stormwater into the sewer system, contact the village at 604-796-2171. Utility crews can help you find a safe and effective way to move along stormwater without overloading the village sewer system.
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