Toronto Flood Warnings Lifted After Heavy Rainfall

Flood warnings for Toronto have been rescinded as the city recovers from a bout of intense rainfall that saw some areas receive over 70 millimeters of rain. The Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) officially cancelled its flood warning early Thursday morning, following concerns about widespread flooding from storms that began Wednesday evening and persisted into Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Toronto police reported closures of the Don Valley Parkway's on/off ramps at Bloor and Bayview due to flooding, noting that vehicles appeared to be stuck in the water. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Bayview Avenue also experienced brief closures. By midday, the TRCA confirmed the immediate threat had passed but cautioned that the heavy rainfall had left lingering effects.

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Flooding is not expected in TRCA watersheds, however due to the total rainfall already received and additional rainfall expected, and combined with saturated ground conditions, water levels in rivers continue to be higher and flowing faster than usual throughout the day.

Despite the cancellation of the warning, the TRCA advised that flooding was not expected within its watersheds. However, due to the substantial rainfall already received and anticipated additional showers, combined with saturated ground conditions, river levels are expected to remain higher than usual and flow faster throughout the day. The agency highlighted that the ground's inability to absorb more water, following overnight rainfall of 31-74 mm in TRCA watersheds, would limit further absorption.

The city experienced significant disruption from the weather, with residents expressing frustration over the impact on daily life and events, such as the fan fest mentioned in a related video clip.

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Vehicles appear to be stuck in flood. No injuries reported.