DELTA, B.C. - High water levels are expected to affect coastal areas in Delta on Friday morning, November 13, and the City of Delta is warning residents in Beach Grove, Boundary Bay and other low-lying areas to prepare for possible coastal flooding.
The high tide is expected to peak at approximately 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The City says the high water may increase the risk of coastal flooding in Beach Grove, Boundary Bay and other low-lying areas.
The City has installed flood protection measures at beach access points and has equipment prepared to respond as needed. Staff will monitor conditions through the morning and take further action if required.
Additional sandbags are available at four sand pile locations: Seaview Road, the 1A boat launch, the 3rd Avenue beach access and the 16th Avenue beach access.
Residents in affected areas are encouraged to prepare for high water, use caution near the shoreline and keep clear of flood protection measures. The City says updates will be posted on its news page and social media channels. Emergent issues can be reported through the DeltaConnect app or by calling 604-946-4141, pressing 2 after hours.
The advisory comes as a storm that arrived on the evening of November 10 continues through the week, with DriveBC warning of heavy rainfall, pooling water and possible flooding across the South Coast.
Source: City of Delta
