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Chilliwack
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Posted - 04/19/2007 : 9:39 PM
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This is primarily for those in the Fraser Valley but who is prepared for a flood this spring? I know that our family has a plan already in the event it occurs...plus we will be part of the emergency crews called to assist in evacuations. In talking with PEP officials today they anticipate evacuating 70,000-100,000 people from the Fraser Valley once the Fraser breaches the dyke. Here's a good link to refer to: http://www.pep.bc.ca/hazard_preparedness/hazard_preparedness.html
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Mountain Grammar Police
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 Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 04/19/2007 : 9:49 PM
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I rolled my pants up to the knee just in case  |
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Mysterious, pop can stove stashin', gps totin', overnighter virgin, wannabe tentmaker and foul weather wuss who rides a thumper to the trailhead with wonderdog Max to hike the Chilliwack Valley
Chwk
Canada
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Posted - 04/19/2007 : 11:21 PM
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IF it happens, it ain't going to be pretty!
We lived near the Red River in Manitoba, so we know all about flooding. It's an awful thing to happen to one's home! |
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Coquitlam, British Columbia
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 06:17 AM
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..."a wise man does not build his house at the edge of a river..."
or, "on the dirt cliffs above the river..."  |
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Chilliwack
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 07:30 AM
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| It should be interesting seeing as though the major emergency center is downtown Chilliwack which includes the hospital, fire and police dept....they anticipate evacuating the hospital. Once the Fraser breaks, Fairfield Island all the way to Greendale, south of hwy 1 are expected to flood. |
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Mountain Grammar Police
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Sardonic sandbagging scoundrel, Cascade Climbers lobotomized spraymeister, space blanket flyer, new millennium vulgarian betaboy and friend to all squids
Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 08:13 AM
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Mysterious, pop can stove stashin', gps totin', overnighter virgin, wannabe tentmaker and foul weather wuss who rides a thumper to the trailhead with wonderdog Max to hike the Chilliwack Valley
Chwk
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by n4cer
Once the Fraser breaks, Fairfield Island all the way to Greendale, south of hwy 1 are expected to flood.
Shouldn't that be "IF" the dike breaks?
Here is a graph of the Fraser water levels at Mission, since February.
You can watch the water levels climb (or drop) at:
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=08MH024
By changing the location, you can watch various river levels...or use this link:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc
More links:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc/river_forecast/graphs/Fraser_Index_Apr2007.jpg
This shows that the Fraser River watershed snow index is at 134% above normal, but is still LESS THAN the amounts accumulated in 1999, when the last threat of flooding was imminent.
Confirmed by this report:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/rfc/river_forecast/bulletin.htm
"The Fraser River watershed snow index is 134% of normal. This is the 4th or 5th largest Fraser River snowpack measured since 1953, when detailed snow measurements began in the Fraser. The current year's snow is similar to that of 1972, and only slightly below the peak snow years of 1999 and 1974 (141% and 142%, respectively)."
The weather during May and June will determine what happens as far as the river levels are concerned.
Be wary....but don't obsess about it as I am! 
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Chilliwack
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 12:14 PM
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| It's not this area that should be of concern regarding water levels...the bukley valley still has snow and once the temperatures rise the snow will melt at a rapid rate. In the 1948 flood the snowpack was sitting at 143% with 23% water...right now it's sitting at 141% with 50% water. I would rather have a plan set aside in the event then wait until something happens and go..doh! There's nothing wrong with planning ahead, it's not obsessing...but to each their own. |
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Mysterious, pop can stove stashin', gps totin', overnighter virgin, wannabe tentmaker and foul weather wuss who rides a thumper to the trailhead with wonderdog Max to hike the Chilliwack Valley
Chwk
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 3:37 PM
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I agree...planning ahead is important. I tell my family that we should get all "important" stuff out of downstairs. I am planning to store some of my expensive "toys" at a friend's place (up on a mountain), and am also starting to empty our freezer of expired items so that it will be lighter and easier to move upstairs!
According to the radio this morning, we will have between 3 and 5 days warning IF the water will be rising to calamitous levels. And IF it happens, I'll be staying at my house to ward off the evil looters! 
I wasn't suggesting that YOU were obsessing, butI know that I am...I've lived through a couple of floods and I know what they can be like! |
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Outward Bound author of the Seinfeld Thread, who builds his own snowshoes
Troy, MT
USA
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 4:32 PM
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| the trucks are flying up and down prarie (in poco) to raise the dike. hopefully its enough |
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 4:52 PM
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I am 250ft above the flood plain... I have (at least) 3 fresh water (20 gpm) springs on my plot, an emergency generator, 3 freezers and a woodgas stove...
ANY C'Wack CT'er is more than welcome to crash at my place, if anything "goes wrong"...
C'Jack... |
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Slo mo sno shuin' Great Wall trekkin' triathalon doin' pale ale drinkin' all Patrick, all the time, smoothie
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 4:59 PM
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We have some friends who have a farm on the Matsqui Flats across from Mission. They are leaving in a week for an extended holiday.
They are in the process of moving all they can to the upstairs of their house or storing things with friends who live on higher ground.
They were children at the time of the flood in '48 and remember it well. So they're not taking any chances.
We should be high and dry in the hills of Mission but could be cut off from the outside for an extended period. (Although I expect Dewdney Trunk Road would still be open). The Mission City Record this week suggested stockpiling a 2 week supply of food just in case.
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 5:08 PM
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Damn C'Jack,thats gonna be a BIG and LONG party
Dru
make sure you buy some canned beer also,as they float
seriuously though,I hope it wont get to that point |
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Mysterious, pop can stove stashin', gps totin', overnighter virgin, wannabe tentmaker and foul weather wuss who rides a thumper to the trailhead with wonderdog Max to hike the Chilliwack Valley
Chwk
Canada
4910 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2007 : 8:01 PM
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Originally posted by Chilliwack Jack
ANY C'Wack CT'er is more than welcome to crash at my place, if anything "goes wrong"...
C'Jack...
Careful CJ...there may be a few of us that will take you up on your offer!
Got room for an RV?
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 9:46 PM
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Originally posted by TheShadow
Got room for an RV?
Yes Sir... as soon as we move the bleedin' bear trap... 
C'Jack... |
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2007 : 9:49 PM
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Stop by on Sunday, after your trip up Elk...
C'Jack... |
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Happy go lucky, plaid wearin, postholin, safeway gaitor sportin, old-school film shootin, giver of many regards
Abbotsford, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 9:59 PM
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Originally posted by Chilliwack Jack
I am 250ft above the flood plain... I have (at least) 3 fresh water (20 gpm) springs on my plot, an emergency generator, 3 freezers and a woodgas stove...
ANY C'Wack CT'er is more than welcome to crash at my place, if anything "goes wrong"...
C'Jack...
A very fine welcome Rick. Take Care
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Mysterious, pop can stove stashin', gps totin', overnighter virgin, wannabe tentmaker and foul weather wuss who rides a thumper to the trailhead with wonderdog Max to hike the Chilliwack Valley
Chwk
Canada
4910 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2007 : 10:48 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Chilliwack Jack
Stop by on Sunday, after your trip up Elk...
C'Jack...
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to do another Hike-n-Dash this Sunday! Got things I have to tend to before the day's over!
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