Burnaby took a beating from a Pineapple Express on Friday afternoon, as Still Creek flooded from the downpour.
Still Creek Drive between Gilmore and Willingon avenues – as well as nearby areas – was particularly waterlogged. Jim Lorimer Park was submerged, and many parked vehicles were caught in rising pools.
Environment Canada has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver, noting that 15 to 30 mm of rain is expected overnight and Saturday morning before tapering off midday.
“Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads,” read the alert. “Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Don’t approach washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.”
Similar rainfall warnings have been issued for the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and West Vancouver Island.
Reports of severe weather should be sent to [email protected], or via Twitter using the hashtag #BCStorm.
