<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (June 2008) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (June 2008) </Td> </Tr> <P> After European settlement, the first disastrous flood in the Fraser Valley occurred in 1894 . With no protection against the rising waters of the Fraser River, Fraser Valley communities from Chilliwack downstream were inundated with water . In the 1894 floods, the water mark at Mission reached 7.85 metres (25.75 ft). </P> <P> After the 1894 flood, a dyking system was constructed throughout the Fraser Valley . The dyking and drainage projects greatly improved the flood problems, but unfortunately over time, the dykes were allowed to fall into disrepair and became overgrown with brush and trees . With some dykes constructed of a wooden frame, they gave way in 1948 in several locations, marking the second disastrous flood . Flooding since 1948 has been minor in comparison . </P>

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