THE City of Abbotsford says that as of this morning, Environment Canada has downgraded the heavy rain weather alert for Abbotsford from an orange-level alert to yellow.

A Flood Warning for the Sumas River remains in effect from the BC River Forecast Centre; however, water levels in the river are gradually receding. Forecast for the Nooksack River at North Cedarville continue to improve, with levels expected to remain well below flood stage. The Emergency Operations Centre continues to monitor these weather conditions and river projections very closely.

Crews are out monitoring water levels on roadways, clearing debris and assessing for potential damage. They are also inspecting culverts and bridges in the impacted areas in hopes of reopening more roads.

On Monday, the City downgraded 41 properties from Evacuation Orders to Evacuation Alert. As water levels in Sumas Prairie continue to decline, crews will continue with Rapid Damage Assessments on the remaining properties under Evacuation Order. Residents can check the evacuation status of their property by searching their address on the City’s interactive map, which is kept up to date.

City crews remain active both in the field and in the Emergency Operations Centre, continuously monitoring dikes, river levels and projections, and weather conditions.