Strong winds coupled with a well-timed high tide, is causing the potential for coastal flooding around the Nanaimo region on Thursday. (Chad Hipolito/The Canadian Press)
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Nov 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM
NANAIMO — Strong winds, coupled with a well-timed high tide, could cause some flooding issues.
Environment Canada issued a coastal flooding statement on Wednesday, Nov. 5 for the southern Gulf Islands, including Gabriola Island, and part of the southeastern Vancouver Island coast, advising of the potential for “higher than normal water levels.”
The advisory states elevated ocean waters, courtesy two high tides on Thursday, Nov. 6, are set to meet blustery winds from an ongoing Pacific storm system, along with another forecast right behind.
“Strong southeast winds will accompany both frontal systems. The timing of the peak southeast winds with high tide will result in potential storm surge with water level higher than the highest astronomical tide.”
