Hamilton Flooding

• Weekend flood watch in effect along Hamilton shoreline

  The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) says strong winds will increase the risk of flooding and erosion along Lake Ontario.

  Weather

  May 28, 2021
  
• Portions of Lake Ontario waterfront trail in Hamilton closed due to flooding

  High water levels have prompted the closure of portions of the waterfront trail along Lake Ontario.

  Environment

  May 13, 2019
  
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• 200 residents evacuated after broken water main floods Stoney Creek apartment

  Approximately 200 residents at 125 Shoreview Place in Stoney Creek were evacuated after a water-main break caused flooding.

  Canada

  May 10, 2019
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• Flood watch issued for Hamilton ahead of heavy rainfall

  The Hamilton Conservation Authority has upgraded the region's flood outlook to a flood watch ahead of heavy rainfall in the forecast.

  Weather

  May 8, 2019
• Hamilton Conservation Authority losing $85,000 as province cuts flood management funding

  A provincial decision to cut flood management budgets in half will mean significant cuts in other areas of the Hamilton Conservation Authority's budget.

  Apr 18, 2019
• Hamilton gets $12.7 million in federal money to guard against extreme weather

  The federal money will cover 40 per cent of the cost of the disaster mitigation and adaptation work.

  Politics

  Apr 4, 2019
• Hamilton Conservation Authority issues flood watch for Lake Ontario shoreline

  Strong winds are expected Saturday and Sunday, creating an increased risk of shoreline erosion and localized flooding due to storm surge and wave action.

  Weather

  Oct 25, 2018
• Special fund will be created to address extreme weather in Hamilton

  'Had we dealt with this motion 10 to 15 years ago, we would have debated whether or not it was actually needed because it was a new thing for us,' says Coun. Chad Collins.

  Environment

  May 16, 2018
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• Compassionate grants extended to Hamilton beach-area homeowners

  City Council has declared all rainstorms between April 20 and May 6 "disasters" to give flood-affected residents access to assistance.

  Environment

  May 11, 2017