Update: (Oct. 20, 9:20 am): City staff worked tirelessly through the night, playing a crucial role in managing storm impacts and ensuring public safety throughout the City and crews are out now continuing the cleanup efforts. Water levels have been receding, and drainage systems are functioning at full capacity.
Extreme rainfall on the steep mountainous terrain above Coquitlam Reservoir has resulted in drinking water turbidity (cloudiness) in eastern portions of Metro Vancouver. As a result, treatment and disinfection levels have been increased as a safety precaution and Metro Vancouver is operating the water system to maximize water quality.
Coast Meridian Rd has been inspected and will be reopened to all traffic between Prairie Ave and Apel Dr within the next hour. As well as Langan Ave between Brown and Broadway.
Closures are still in place for:
- Entire PoCo Trail
- Gates Park NW parking lot
- All ball diamonds and soccer fields
This will be the last update for October 20, 2024, regarding the weekend’s storm.
- Rain is expected to continue overnight.
- If you must travel, please be cautious as conditions can change rapidly.
- We strongly encourage residents to stay away from all trails, forested areas, steep slopes, and waterways due to public safety concerns about falling branches or trees and swollen creeks.
Thank you to our community for submitting reports to us, following safety tips, and helping others. Please report further issues via:
Sort & Report App
portcoquitlam.ca/report
604.927.3111
Update: (Oct. 19, 8pm): Rain will continue throughout the weekend. Water levels are receding, and drainage systems are functioning.
Coast Meridian Rd will remain closed overnight between Prairie Ave and Apel Dr for inspection in the morning. Please avoid the area until further notice.
Stay cautious: avoid parks, forested areas, steep hills, and waterways. Limit non-essential travel and check on your neighbours.
If affected by flooding, please:
- Register at our ESS Reception Centre (Port Coquitlam Community Centre), open until 9pm
- Contact your insurer for further support
Current closures:
- Coast Meridian Rd between Prairie Ave and Apel Dr
- Entire PoCo Trail
- Langan Ave between Brown and Broadway
- Gates Park NW parking lot
- All ball diamonds and soccer fields
Thank you to our community for submitting reports to us, following safety tips, and helping others. Please report issues via:
Sort & Report App
portcoquitlam.ca/report
604.927.3111
Update: (Oct. 19, 2024, 5:22pm): Due to flooding, Coast Meridian is closed between Prairie Ave and Apel Dr. Please avoid the area until further notice. Residents who have been displaced by flooding, please register at the ESS Reception Centre, located at Port Coquitlam Community Centre. RCMP and traffic control are on scene to redirect traffic in the area.
We are continuing to work in full force – responding to concerns as soon as possible based on priority, managing drainage systems, and monitoring conditions of roads, rivers, dikes and more.
PLEASE stay out of parks, forested areas, steep slopes and all waterways during the this storm. Please avoid non-essential travel.
The following closures are in place:
- Coast Meridian Rd between Prairie Ave and Apel Dr: CLOSED
- The entire PoCo Trail: CLOSED
- Langan Ave between Brown and Broadway: CLOSED
- Gates Park parking lot at the north west corner: CLOSED
- All ball diamonds and soccer fields: CLOSED
Sort & Report App
portcoquitlam.ca/report
604.927.3111
- All of the PoCo Trail: CLOSED
- Coast Meridian Rd between Lincoln and Patricia: CLOSED
- Langan between Brown and Broadway: CLOSED
- Gates Park parking lot at the north west corner: CLOSED
- All ball diamonds and soccer fields: CLOSED
- Evergeen Park at Lombardy & Cedar
- Public Works Yard southwest entrance at 1737 Broadway Street
Sort & Report App
portcoquitlam.ca/report
604.927.3111
Update: (Oct. 19, 2024, 1:30pm): We are working as quickly as possible to respond to all reports, on a priority basis. We are asking all residents to please avoid non-essential travel and avoid rivers, streams, and other local waterways. Please be aware of the following closures, cancellations, and traffic control measures:
- PoCo Trail: CLOSEDCoast Meridian Rd between Lincoln and Patricia: CLOSED
- Halloween Howl: CANCELLED
- Langan between Brown and Broadway: CLOSED
- Gates Park parking lot at the north west corner: CLOSED
- All ball diamonds and soccer fields: CLOSED
The BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the Flood Watch to a Flood Warning for the Coquitlam River. If you have concerns about flooding near your property, sandbag stations are located at:
- Evergreen Park at Lombardy & Cedar
- Public Works Yard southwest entrance at 1737 Broadway Street
An ESS Reception Centre has been opened at Port Coquitlam Community Centre. We encourage residents displaced by flooding to register at the ESS Reception Centre.
Update: Oct. 19, 2024, 11am): Thank you for your patience as our staff work diligently to address each report during this significant storm. We encourage you to continue sharing any concerns, and we appreciate your understanding as we manage the high volume of requests. Staff will respond as soon as they can on a priority basis to ensure our community is safe.
October 19, 2024 (9:18am): We are experiencing the peak of the storm, with heavy rains and is forecasted to continue today, and then ease somewhat tonight.
We have all hands on deck ensuring catch basins and storm pump station grates are clear of leaves, our vacuum truck is responding to plugged catch basins that have resulted in some water pooling on road.
We are actively monitoring low lying areas, ditch networks and pump stations.
Sandbags available at the southwest entrance of the Public Works Yard at 1737 Broadway Street.
Report City service issues or concerns via:
Sort & Report App
portcoquitlam.ca/report
604.927.3111