Torrential rain from two powerful atmospheric rivers in November 2021 caused an estimated $150 million in damages.

Response crews rescued about 50 people in Sumas in a single day — Thursday, Dec. 11 — during recent floods caused by heavy rainfall, according to Fire District 14 Chief Jerry DeBruin. Most of the ...

On Friday, much of Sumas still looked more like a lake than a city. Floodwaters continue to cover streets, yards and farmland after the Nooksack River overflowed, pushing water deep into this small ...

Nearly three months after devastating floods, volunteers are helping people rebuild damaged homes. But the money is about to run dry.

Whatcom County residents impacted by flooding are being encouraged to remain vigilant during recovery efforts before committing to home contracting services that could be fraudulent. “Four years ago, ...

Two flood disasters, just four years apart, each underscored the threat posed by the moody and volatile Nooksack River.

Church members and community members at the Sumas Advent Church serve warm meals to volunteers as they take a break from flood recovery. (Photo by Amanda Monthei.) This story was originally published ...

B.C.’s emergency minister, the mayor of Abbotsford and the chief of Sumas First Nation are in the nation’s capital this week, pushing for federal action to help solve the rising flood risk in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Response crews rescued about 50 people in Sumas in a single day — Thursday, Dec. 11 — during recent floods caused by heavy ...