Atmospheric river event in March 2026. (Image Credit: Pattison Media)
Flood Protection Assets
FVRD to remove temporary flood barriers in Chilliwack River Valley
May 16, 2026 | 11:57 AM
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CHILLIWACK — The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is wrapping up the emergency works near a Chilliwack River Valley resident’s property after some significant heavy rainfall events in the area over the past few months.
Temporary flood-protection Hesco barriers were initially installed in the Sheldon Road and Osborne Road neighbourhoods amid the December 2025 atmospheric river event, which proved useful again during the lower flood risk in March.
The FVRD says the latest information shows that the area’s lower-than-average snowpack will likely lead to a low freshet risk this spring.
