Flooding In The Wack

Generally, we really love living right on the Chilliwack River. However, the last couple of months have been just a wee bit stressful. 

In December we had an atmospheric river, which flooded many of our neighbours' properties.  Fortunately, the water did not reach the high water mark from the 2021 atmospheric river on our property, and we remained unscathed.  However, in the picture above you may be able to see a couple trees on the other side of the river that were knocked down by the rushing water. She is powerful! 

Then, earlier this month, we were under an Evacuation Alert, again due to risk of flooding. This time the warm weather, combined with the rain, caused too much snow melt on the surrounding mountains.  This was our first time having the firefighters come to the door to warn us, which was exciting in the worst way.  We are very grateful that the extreme weather has subsided, at least for now.  Hopefully things will remain calm for the remainder of the wet season.  Fingers crossed!