Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 11:21:37 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 12:21:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 12:21:15 AM UTC

Heavy rain

Rainfall - East Vancouver Island - Courtenay to Campbell River

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A heavy-rain warning covers eastern Vancouver Island, with additional rainfall possible near Courtenay and Comox before easing late in the evening. The source reports water pooling and periods of reduced visibility; the warning is listed as expiring October 30, 2026.

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Affected location: East Vancouver Island, Courtenay to Campbell River

Illustrative image: Weather radar on Mount Silver Star in the interior of British Columbia, Canada; owned and operated by Environment Canada. It scans the atmosphere to detect precipitation. — Accuruss/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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