Environment Canada issues coastal flooding statement for Vancouver and Metro coastlines
A series of Pacific storms will push water levels above predicted tides along Vancouver's coastline Friday, with peak flooding expected between 10 a.m. and noon.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a coastal flooding statement on Thursday for Vancouver's coastline and surrounding Metro Vancouver shores, warning that ocean water levels will likely rise above the highest predicted tide on Friday morning.
The statement covers low-lying and exposed sections of the Strait of Georgia shoreline including Tsawwassen, Boundary Bay including Beach Grove, Mud Bay and Semiahmoo Bay, and the City of Vancouver's own coast including Musqueam First Nation. ECCC said a series of Pacific low-pressure systems will move across the region through the weekend, coinciding with high tides and generating storm surge.
What to expect Friday
Peak water levels are forecast between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, November 13. ECCC said east to southeasterly winds will gust between 60 and 80 km/h over exposed coastal areas, adding wave action on top of the surge. The agency warned that elevated conditions could continue through the weekend.
The region has seen near-continuous rain over the past week. On Wednesday, November 11, Environment Canada recorded 31 locations across British Columbia tied or broke temperature records, according to Daily Hive's reporting on the weather pattern.
What ECCC says residents should do
ECCC advises residents near tidal flats, seawalls and low-lying coastal areas to avoid those locations during peak conditions Friday morning. The statement could be upgraded to a formal flood warning if conditions worsen, so residents along the affected coastlines should check weather.gc.ca for updated alerts before heading outdoors.
The statement notes that enhanced wave action is possible in areas already exposed to the Strait of Georgia. Moderate to strong winds, combined with the high tide and storm surge, can push water further inland than a tide alone would reach.
Residents can follow active alerts for Vancouver at weather.gc.ca. Severe weather conditions can also be shared with other residents through the hashtag #BCStorm on social media.
Questions this story answers
What did Environment Canada issue for Metro Vancouver's coastline?
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a coastal flooding statement on November 12, 2026 for low-lying and exposed coastal sections of Metro Vancouver, including the Strait of Georgia shoreline, Boundary Bay and the City of Vancouver's own coast, warning that ocean water levels are likely to exceed the highest predicted tide due to storm surge.
When will the coastal flooding be at its worst?
According to the ECCC statement active on November 12, 2026, peak water levels are expected between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, November 13, 2026. Elevated ocean conditions could continue through the weekend as more Pacific low-pressure systems move across the region.
What areas of Metro Vancouver are covered by the statement?
The statement covers the shoreline of the Strait of Georgia including Tsawwassen, Boundary Bay including Beach Grove, Mud Bay and Semiahmoo Bay including South Surrey, White Rock and Semiahmoo, and the coastline of Vancouver and Musqueam First Nation.
What is causing the coastal flooding risk?
Environment Canada says a series of Pacific low-pressure systems will move across the region through the weekend. These systems will coincide with high tides. East to southeasterly winds are forecast to gust between 60 and 80 km/h over exposed coastal areas, pushing water levels above what the tide alone would produce.
What is a coastal flooding statement?
A coastal flooding statement from ECCC means that possible coastal flooding is expected due to storm surge, where water levels will likely exceed the highest predicted astronomical tide. It is a watch-level alert for coastal residents and those near tidal areas to monitor conditions and avoid low-lying coastal zones.
What should Vancouver residents near the coast do?
ECCC advises residents to monitor alerts. The statement covers low-lying and exposed coastal sections, so residents near tidal flats, beaches and seawalls should stay away from those areas during peak conditions on Friday morning.
Has Environment Canada issued a formal warning or just a statement?
As of November 12, 2026, ECCC issued a coastal flooding statement, which is a watch-level notice for possible flooding. It is not a formal flood warning, but residents on low-lying coastal areas should monitor conditions closely as the statement could be upgraded.
Where can Vancouver residents follow weather alerts?
ECCC publishes active weather alerts and statements for Vancouver at weather.gc.ca. Residents can search for the city by name or use the Vancouver coordinates page. Severe weather can be reported to Environment Canada through its web contact form or by using the hashtag #BCStorm on social media to alert other residents.
Sources
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- ECCC weather alerts for Vancouverweather.gc.ca
- Daily Hive: Storm series prompts coastal flooding statementdailyhive.com
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