Flooding has made Paradise Valley Road unsafe to travel on, prompting the District of Squamish to advise residents in the affected area to shelter in place if they can safely remain where they are.
The advisory covers parts of Paradise Valley near Sunwolf Lodge and Cheekye Ranch, as shown in red on the District’s advisory map.
BC Hydro has issued a Flood Alert for properties downstream of the Cheakamus Dam at Daisy Lake. Discharge from the dam has increased to levels expected to cause localized flooding of roads and properties Thursday morning, November 12.
Paradise Valley Road has already begun to flood. The duration of the closure is unknown and will depend on dam releases and weather conditions. Rainfall is expected to ease Thursday morning. Residents are urged to avoid walking or driving through floodwater, obey road signs and stay away from fast-moving water. Anyone whose shelter becomes threatened by flooding should seek higher ground.
Anyone in immediate danger or requiring urgent medical assistance should call 911. The District said it will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates. Residents can check squamish.ca and sign up for phone or email notifications through Squamish Alert.
Questions about the advisory can be directed to the District’s Emergency Operations Centre at 778-655-3020.
