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Proactive disclosure Print version   | |  Landslides North Vancouver Landslide: January 19, 2005
Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at 3:15 am, a landslide of mud, debris and snow destroyed 2 homes near the Seymour River in North Vancouver. Another 70 homes were temporarily evacuated. British Columbia has declared a state of emergency in North Vancouver. Preliminary information indicates that a debris avalanche, which originated 80 m further upslope, swept into 2 houses near the base of the slope. One house was cut in half. Debris partially buried a second house. Extremely heavy rainfall is blamed for the event. In the previous 48 hours, Mt Seymour area had received more than 320 mm of rain and precipitation continues. Environment Canada forecasts an additional 200 mm. With this heavy precipitation, further landslides are possible in southwestern British Columbia.
External links to more information
One still missing in B.C. landslide
State of emergency in North Vancouver
B.C. landslide claims woman's life
Woman confirmed dead in North Van landslide
Expect more slides, B.C. expert warns
British Columbia News
Landslide and Debris Flow Information Weather Conditions and Data
Current weather conditions for Vancouver Airport
Satelite imagery of weather paterns
Vancouver dynamic radar map
Environment Canada's Official Weather Warnings
Vancouver International Airport weather station - Hourly Data Report for January 18, 2005
North Vancouver, Cleveland - Climate Normals 1971-2000
Local weather station data
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