PQB News readers share photos of flooding in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Ray Gourlay’s backyard along Morningstar Creek. (Ray Gourlay photo)Ray Gourlay’s backyard along Morningstar Creek. (Ray Gourlay photo)
Martindale Road in Parksville. (Samantha Porter photo)Martindale Road in Parksville. (Samantha Porter photo)
Martindale Road in Parksville, the water ran about four feet deep. (Melody Gray photo)Martindale Road in Parksville, the water ran about four feet deep. (Melody Gray photo)
Janice Carpenter’s backyard in Errington, which is normally all grass. (Janice Carpenter photo)Janice Carpenter’s backyard in Errington, which is normally all grass. (Janice Carpenter photo)
Tina Laskosky’s backyard. (Tina Laskosky photo)Tina Laskosky’s backyard. (Tina Laskosky photo)

It’s been a wet couple of days in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area — roads have closed and backyards have turned into lakes. PQB News readers shared some of their photos of flooding in their area via our Facebook page.

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