Storm surge could flood Metro Vancouver shoreline this weekend

Environment Canada is warning of possible coastal flooding along low-lying parts of the Metro Vancouver shoreline on Saturday and Sunday. A string of Pacific storms is arriving at the same time as some of the highest tides of the season.

In a coastal flooding statement issued early Saturday, the weather agency said storm surge is likely to push water levels above the highest astronomical tide, the highest level that tides alone would normally reach. Water levels are expected to peak with the high tide, between about 10 a.m. and noon local time on both days.

Where the risk is

The statement covers low-lying and exposed coastal sections of Metro Vancouver and Musqueam First Nation, including the shoreline from Boundary Bay to Semiahmoo Bay, near Delta, Tsawwassen, Crescent Beach and White Rock.

Wind and waves

Environment Canada said east to southeast winds gusting 60 to 90 km/h are expected at times over exposed parts of the coast through the weekend. The winds will whip up waves and swells, which can add to the flooding risk at high tide.

The agency is asking residents to keep watching its alerts and forecasts. People can report severe weather by emailing BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting on social media with the hashtag #BCStorm.

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, coastal flooding statement for the coastline of Metro Vancouver, Nov. 14, 2026.