This is in the north half of the Central Fraser Valley called Matsqui Flats. Here too the snow melt and heavy rains flooded a lot of farmland. 
When the pioneers settled here many years ago, I am sure they did think they would be classified as Lake Front Property. I think we could raise these people's taxes. 
The water had receded somewhat by the time I got there but was still very high. There were no homes flooded here and it looks worse than it is. These lands are mainly for growing blueberries and for grazing dairy cattle. The water leaves a few days after the rains halt. This area is only a few kilometers from the Fraser River and it will drain quickly. 
Back to Sumas Prairie, this is a roadside ditch full to overflowing. Only two days ago, these ditches were level with snow drifts and the visibility on the adjoining freeway was zero, with traffic stopped in both directions. True blizzard conditions to flooding in 48 hours. 
The Fraser Glen golf course will not be seeing any golfers for some time, unless of course, they have scuba gear. Almost all 18 holes were under water. 
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Frightful...!
You certainly have it worse than we do here in Duncan, at least so far. The NEWS showed a lot of desperate homeowners. How is your back?
Poor Frank and Elma. They are up to their knees in water, Hopefully the water is receding today. The back is slowly improving.
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