Heavy rain and powerful winds batter British Columbia as more storms threaten coastal communities

Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
November 13, 2026

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British Columbia is facing another round of severe weather as successive Pacific storm systems bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the threat of flooding to coastal communities.

The latest weather systems have triggered rainfall warnings across parts of Vancouver Island and the province’s coastal areas, with Environment Canada forecasting up to 50 to 100 millimetres of additional rain in some locations.

The continued downpour has raised concerns over rising rivers, localized flooding, road washouts, and possible landslides, particularly in areas already saturated by previous rainfall.

The province’s River Forecast Centre has also issued flood warnings and watches for several areas, including parts of the South Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Central Coast.

The storms follow a series of damaging weather systems that hit British Columbia earlier in the week, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers affected by power outages.

BC Hydro reported that nearly 415,000 customers experienced power interruptions during the earlier weekend storms, with crews working around the clock to restore electricity. One person also died after a falling tree trapped two vehicles along a highway in Surrey.

Authorities are urging residents to remain alert, avoid flooded roads and fast-flowing waterways, and prepare for possible power interruptions as more rainfall is expected.

Environment Canada warned that additional weather systems could bring further rain to parts of the province over the coming days.