An atmospheric river washing over British Columbia this weekend has triggered flooding in some communities across the South Coast. Persistent waves of heavy rainfall, fuelled by a Category 4 atmospheric river, have filled gauges and waterways alike throughout the region.

Flooding is widespread across the region, with some streets and intersections closed to traffic. Here are some of the photos and videos people have been sharing online of the heavy rains and stormy weather.

An atmospheric river is drenching coastal British Columbia, triggering localized flooding as voters head to the polls for the provincial election.

Western Washington can expect heavy rain this weekend and for the foreseeable future as La Niña continues to develop, according to NOAA.

An atmospheric river battering B.C. brought flooding, road closures, power outages and event cancellations in parts of the province on Saturday, with officials saying transportation challenges would likely be exacerbated by the number of people heading out to vote.