Image: City of Abbotsford / Facebook / Officials gathering at an Abbotsford farm on December 16 to learn about the realities facing local farmers affected by flooding.

By Alyssa Conti

FLOOD WATCH ENDS

High streamflow advisories, Abbotsford evacuation alerts rescinded as water levels decrease

Dec 19, 2025 | 9:40 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Communities affected by recent flooding can now focus on recovery as river levels continue to subside.

On Friday, December 19, the BC River Forecast Centre lifted high streamflow advisories for the Chilliwack and Sumas Rivers due to declining flows.

“Flows in some lake-fed river systems remain high, but are expected to continue to see easing into the weekend,” said the Centre in an update.

Rivers are expected to remain below levels of concern through next week, with colder weather and snow falling across mid- and high-elevation terrain.

The City of Abbotsford has also rescinded all remaining evacuation alerts Thursday, following declining flows from the Sumas and Nooksack Rivers.

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Repairs on South Parallel Road west of Whatcom are underway, and all other roads in Sumas Prairie have reopened.

Returning residents are encouraged to have their properties assessed by insurance providers. More resources are available through the City’s Return Home webpage.