Communities pleading for action to prevent further damage from Lake Ontario...
"Given the prognostications thus far and the actual hard evidence of lake levels right now, we expect 2020 to be a repeat of 2019 -- if not worse."
View ArticleOntario launches new flooding strategy but no financial commitment provided
The new flooding strategy focuses on five priority areas including improved floodplain mapping and enhancing preparedness.
View ArticleDurham, Ont. homeowners voice concerns following province’s flooding...
"We have neighbours who sustained heart attacks and various health issues, some as a result of worry and concern over the waters," Rhodes said.
View ArticleFlood watch in effect for Kawartha Lakes area: Kawartha Conservation
Kawartha Conservation says rainfall Saturday, combined with melting snow and saturated grounds may cause flooding in low-lying areas.
View ArticleWater safety statement issued for Peterborough region
A water safety statement will be in effect for the Otonabee Region jurisdiction until March 18.
View ArticleFlooding reported in parts of southern Ontario as ‘massive’ storm moves through
"Besides the rain, the other aspect of this storm that we are keeping a close eye on is the freezing rain."
View ArticleOPP reports ‘several’ roads in Grand Valley flooded
"Please exercise extreme caution around all water bodies and avoid the area. Driving through road closers in affected areas is extremely dangerous," OPP posted on Twitter.
View ArticleHundreds ordered to leave homes in Kenora, Ont., as floodwaters continue to rise
Officials in Kenora, Ont., issued the evacuation order Friday, but said more residents were being encouraged to leave their homes this morning.
View ArticleSouthern Ontario under rainfall warnings and flood watch
Environment Canada is forecasting rainfall upwards of 20 millimetres across a large band of southern Ontario from Windsor, through the Greater Toronto Area to Ottawa.
View ArticleOtonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough, Ont. area
The conservation authority cautions of potential flooding due to melting snowpack within its jurisdiction which includes Peterborough, and surrounding townships.
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