Toronto Flooding

• Fires and floods: 4 disasters across Canada led to record number of insurance claims in 2024

  Flooding in Toronto and elsewhere in southern Ontario, as well as in Quebec, along with the Jasper wildfire and Calgary hailstorm led to a 406 per cent increase in claims.

  Canada

  Sep 4
  
• Record rainfall around Toronto signals a future with frequent severe storms: expert

  Saturday's rainfall in Toronto broke a daily record that had been in place since 2013, and experts say climate change means more such downpours will be the norm.

  Weather

  Aug 19
  
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• ‘It’s not right’: Flood victim deals with insurance frustration after July storm in Toronto

  Like hundreds of other homeowners who suffered a loss in the July flood, Rebecca Benson has been consumed with dealing with a restoration contractor and her insurance company.

  Consumer

  Aug 10
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• More rain in Toronto floods DVP, subway station and causes sewage bypass

  On Wednesday afternoon, a period of heavy rain fell across Toronto, leading to some localized flooding in areas still recovering from a major flood the week before.

  Weather

  Jul 24
• Ontario storm: Rainfall ‘far exceeded’ what Toronto expected as city continues clean up

  City officials say the torrential downpour that Toronto received "far exceeded" what they expected as crews continue clean up efforts.

  Weather

  Jul 17
• Ontario storm: Major flooding hits Toronto area, thousands without power

  Major flooding hit the Toronto area Tuesday and tens of thousands of people lost power after an intense storm passed through portions of southern Ontario.

  Weather

  Jul 16
• ‘It’s a bit ridiculous’: Toronto man frustrated after EV charging plans shut down

  Mark Bishop spent a year and half working with the city to get permission to build a parking pad on his property to accommodate an EV charger. The city ultimately said no.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2023
• Rain closes road, leads to flood warning in Toronto

  The Toronto conservation authority issued a flood warning Monday, pointing out that as of 2:30 p.m., areas of the Lower Don River were near capacity with more rain to come.

  Traffic

  Jun 12, 2023
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• Toronto conservation authority warns of ‘dangerous’ rivers due to rain, melting snow

  In a flood outlook warning, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority cited weather advisories from Environment Canada that predict rainfall around Toronto of 25 millimetres.

  Weather

  Feb 8, 2023
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• Toronto conservation authority warns of flooding in some low-lying areas

  "There is a possibility of flooding to occur near ravine areas and areas that are low lying and next to watercourses."

  Weather

  Aug 2, 2020