Sumas First Nation Latest Flood News & Updates

Dec 14 Update: Abbotsford – Upgraded to an ORANGE Weather Notification

12/14/2025 4:30 PM

Weather conditions expected to move into B.C.’s South Coast are likely to bring heavy rain to parts of the Lower Mainland. Areas of the Fraser Valley may see a prolonged period of rainfall starting Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday evening.

Communities in the central and eastern Fraser Valley — including Chilliwack, Hope, and sections of Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton — could receive approximately 70 to 100 millimetres of rain. Warmer air with this system is expected to raise freezing levels, increasing snowmelt. Combined with already saturated ground, this may lead to higher stream levels and localized flooding.

Those travelling through the region should be prepared for reduced visibility at times, as well as water pooling on roadways and in low-lying areas.

*******Sumas First Nation response crews will be providing 24 hour coverage to monitor water levels overnight******

Dec 13 Update (Sumas First Nation Emergency Management Team)

12/13/2025 8:00 PM

Our Field Response Team continues to work on the ground to protect community safety, support evacuees, and safeguard critical infrastructure. Please see the latest response actions underway:

1. Kilgard Road Protection The Response: Team successfully protected Kilgard Road from becoming impassable due to floodwaters that were jeopardizing safety, emergency access, and residential driveway access. This was achieved through the deployment of Tiger Dams.
2. Road Stabilization & Erosion Mitigation: Gravel was brought in and placed along Kilgard Road to address erosion caused by floodwaters and to help stabilize the roadway.
3. Critical Infrastructure Assessments: Ongoing assessments of critical infrastructure are being conducted to monitor impacts and identify any emerging risks.
4. Band Administration Office Protection: Tiger Dams have been deployed around the Band Administration Office to provide critical flood protection.
   Please note: The Administration Office driveway is not usable at this time. Community members are asked to use the Community Hall driveway until further notice.
5. Evacuee Support & Re-Registration: Our Emergency Management Team has been actively supporting community evacuees with re-registration through Emergency Support Services (ESS) to ensure continued access to shelter, food, and essential supports.

We remain committed to supporting our displaced members. We thank everyone for their patience, cooperation, and understanding as response operations continue. Further updates will be shared as conditions evolve.

Dec 13 Update (Sumas First Nation Chief & Council)

12/13/2025 4:00 PM

Please see the below revised Declaration of State of Local Emergency:

Dec 12 Update (Sumas First Nation Chief & Council)

12/12/2025 5:40 PM

Please note that Sumas First Nation has declared a STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER. Please see the order signed by Council and message to the community below:

Dec 12 Update (Sumas First Nation Emergency Management team)

12/12/2025 10:30 AM

City of Abbotsford Update:
Engineering and Abby PD has advised that North Parallel Rd. is no longer passable at Kilgard Rd. As a result, North Parallel is being closed to all traffic.

Sumas Mountain Road will be restricted to local traffic only for residents that live in the area and in Community. Sumas Mountain Rd will have traffic control at McKee Rd to manage this traffic flow.

Updates will be provided as conditions change. Road closures will be managed by the City of Abbotsford, traffic control individuals.

Sumas First Nation Emergency Department Update:
Pumps are being used at the moment by Rider Ventures and Delta Wildfire so you will see them onsite.

Sumas First Nation Band Offices Closed Friday, Dec 12, Due to Road Conditions

12/11/2025 11:00 PM

Resources

1. BC River Forecast Centre: Flood Warning & Advisories
2. Weather Alerts for Canada | British Columbia Fraser Valley – West including Abbotsford
3. Weather Alerts for Canada | British Columbia
4. Emergency Info BC: Flood Warning Information & Updates
5. Patient care during states of emergency and evacuations

Additional Updates

1. UPDATE: Flood Warning – Sumas (MAINTAINED), Fraser Valley (ENDED)
   Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship (Dec 11, 2025, 12:30 PM)
2. LIVE UPDATES: B.C. flood reaches Highway 1 as schools close, evacuations expand in Abbotsford
   CTV News (Dec 12, 2025, 10:02 AM)
3. Highway 1 closed between Sumas Way and No. 3 road and evacuation orders expanded
   City of Abbotsford (Dec 11, 8:30 PM)

Contact Information

1. If you experience or are aware of any critical emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.
2. If you experience or are aware of any other non-critical emergencies, these can be directed to J. Noppen, Sumas First Nation Disaster Recovery Manager (emergency.department@sumasfirstnation.com).