Localized flooding and several road closures are impacting parts of Metro Vancouver Saturday morning as an atmospheric river continues to drench the region.

A rainfall warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, and Whistler.

Between 90 and 150 mm of rain is expected in Metro Vancouver, parts of the Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky corridor before the storm eases tomorrow. Rainfall amounts exceeding 180 mm is possible over the North Shore Mountains.

“The heavy rain will continue today, then ease somewhat tonight. A second pulse of rain is expected Sunday before the rain ends late Sunday,” states Environment Canada.

The first severe storm of the season has brought flooding and road closures throughout the region.

Crews are responding to flooding at Chilco Pump Station in Stanley Park. We are working closely with Vancouver @ParkBoard to minimize impacts to residents and the park. We will continue to provide updates as we respond to issues caused by this weekend’s atmospheric river. pic.twitter.com/qCzCO1UcuM

— Metro Vancouver (@MetroVancouver) October 19, 2024

Current visuals at the intersection of 76 Ave & 152 St in Surrey. Police are on the scene. A roadblock is set up; no access to 152 St from 76 Ave. #BCStorm https://t.co/IZeZ5tjBoU pic.twitter.com/JtA3W00ylu

— Sarbraj Singh Kahlon (@sarbrajskahlon) October 19, 2024

#AtmosphericRiver in full force in SW British Columbia! Here is the Coquitlam River at @CityofPoCo, close to the record levels of Jan. 2020 & Nov. 2021. Lots of debris and logs.

☔ 120 mm so far in Coquitlam and 94.2 mm in #Vancouver with much more to come! Stay tuned. #BCstorm pic.twitter.com/pAGbNexT8I

— Thierry Goose (@ThierryGooseBC) October 19, 2024

#Highway1 in Burnaby at #Willingdon completely flooded out! #BCwx #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/8j7JedZ2t5

— The Home Selling Homo (@best_vancouver) October 19, 2024

Northbound lanes of Taylor Way (#BChwy99) at Marine in #WestVancouver completely under water. Take it easy, it’s deep!#ShareYourWeather #BCStorm #BCStormWatch @NewsRadioVAN pic.twitter.com/U9bXfO80eo

— Ryan Voutilainen 🇨🇦🇫🇮 (@RyanVoutilainen) October 19, 2024

Dawson & Gilmore is a lake. #Burnaby #BCStorm https://t.co/XWHAzIOUJ3 pic.twitter.com/51uwceiDJb

— Susan 💖 (@suz2772) October 19, 2024

A handydart bus in Richmond B.C. during the latest #BCStorm atmospheric river
P.C @nadalini_david pic.twitter.com/00d2NQXPA0

— 🅶🆄🆂 🆃🅷🅴 🅱🆄🆂 🅳🆁🅸🆅🅴🆁 (@busdriverlife) October 19, 2024

Some local residents are even dealing with flooded basements.

The Atmospheric river has entered the basement…🤦‍♂️#Vancouver #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/xcK3odinFQ

— Coach Chad Smith (@ETRLifeCoach) October 19, 2024

There is also wide-spread flooding on roads across Vancouver, and several road closures remain in place.

#VanTraffic: There is wide-spread flooding on roads across Vancouver. Road closures include:

➡️Clark / E. Hastings
➡️Clark / Williams
➡️Knight between E. 12th & E. 14th
➡️Oak / W. 57th

If you have to be on the roads, please slow down and use caution. More road closures likely… pic.twitter.com/SeNBe4Ycbd

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) October 19, 2024

A sinkhole is also leading to traffic delays in Langley.

11:25-#LangleyBC
Watch for a road closure on 40th Ave between 216 Street and 212 Street. This due to a sinkhole.
Expect delays. Drive with caution. pic.twitter.com/jU7xAQ0Cee

— 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver Traffic (@NewsRadioVAN) October 19, 2024

Environment Canada is warning people about water pooling on the roads, swollen rivers and creeks, and increased risk of washouts, rockfall, and landslides. Power outages are also possible from tree damage due to strong winds.

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