High Risk Flood Areas in Surrey BC [WATCH BEFORE MOVING TO SURREY BC]

Surrey Floodplains: Where You Should and Shouldn't Live 🌊🏘️

Climate change has brought severe weather and flooding into sharper focus, especially here in British Columbia. Recent forest fires and floods have made understanding local flood risks more crucial than ever. If you're considering a move to Surrey, BC, it's essential to know exactly where these floodplains are to ensure you choose a safe location for your new home. Let's dive into everything you need to know about Surrey’s flood zones.

🌧️ Understanding Flood Risks in Surrey

Surrey, BC, despite its many appealing neighborhoods, has several floodplain areas, primarily due to rising sea levels and storm surges. Approximately 20% of Surrey’s land falls within flood risk zones, potentially impacting over 2,500 residents.

Key Areas of Flood Risk:

• Fraser River (North Surrey, Fraser Heights, Port Kells)

• Serpentine River (Fleetwood, Cloverdale, Serpentine area)

• Nicomekl River (Cloverdale, parts of South Surrey)

• Campbell River (Pacific Douglas, Hazelmere, King George Corridor)

• Crescent Beach

🗺️ Surrey Floodplain Map Breakdown

North Surrey & Fraser River

• Mostly industrial areas (Bridgeview, Boulevard Heights)

• Limited residential housing, but areas near Highway 17 are vulnerable.

Fleetwood, Cloverdale, & Serpentine Areas

• Primarily agricultural lands (ALR - Agricultural Land Reserve).

• Significant flooding risks along the Serpentine and Nicomekl rivers, especially impacting farmland and some residential properties.

• Highway 99 near Serpentine could become inaccessible during floods.

South Surrey: Crescent Beach & King George Corridor

• Crescent Beach homes, though expensive, have no basement suites due to high flood risks.

• Parts of Morgan Creek and King George Corridor areas also susceptible.

Pacific Douglas & Hazelmere

• The Campbell River poses flooding risks in these southernmost neighborhoods.

• Beautiful homes in Pacific Douglas near the US border could be impacted by flooding.

🚧 Surrey’s Flood Preparedness

Surrey boasts one of Canada's leading flood management systems, significantly reducing the overall flood risk. However, residents should always remain proactive and well-informed.

Key Actions for Prospective Buyers:

• Use Surrey’s COSMOS Interactive Map for detailed flood risk areas.

• Visit Surrey’s Flood Preparedness Page for regular updates and resources.

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