A flood watch for the community of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, was officially ended on March 22, 2026, as water levels in local rivers began to drop. The BC River Forecast Centre cancelled all advisories for the region at 11:00 AM once the risk of banks overflowing had passed. The alert was originally put in place on March 18, 2026, when a massive rain system combined with melting snow to create high runoff.
The multi-day storm brought between 40 and 300 millimetres of rain to the South Coast, with the heaviest amounts hitting the mountains and the Fraser Valley. Environment Canada reported that Pitt Meadows had already seen about 50 millimetres of rainfall by the middle of the week, with even more falling through to Friday. While the rain was heavy, it eased off by March 20, 2026, allowing the ground to begin draining.
There were no major flooding incidents reported within the City of Pitt Meadows during the storm. Local crews spent the week checking dikes and drainage pumps to make sure the community stayed dry. Several streets that were previously closed due to water on the pavement, such as Hammond Road and Airport Way, were safely reopened to drivers as the weather improved.
While Pitt Meadows avoided significant damage, the Fraser Valley Regional District did declare a formal emergency for parts of the Chilliwack area where some homes were put on alert. Officials are still asking people to be careful near riverbanks, as fast-moving water can make the ground soft and unstable. Though the immediate threat has ended, the saturated ground means it will take some time for local fields and ditches to fully dry out.
