Damaging Storms Sweep Across Ontario Cause Flooding, Power Outages in Toronto Area

Damaging storms sweep across Ontario cause flooding, power outages in Toronto area

Severe storms cut across the Greater Toronto Area late Wednesday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and localized flooding as an intense weather system brought torrential rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado to wide swaths of southern Ontario.

65K without power, no service on TTC Line 6, widespread flooding after Toronto hit by thunderstorm. Live updates here.

An “extremely dangerous” thunderstorm hit Toronto and brought heavy rain, hail, and destructive winds, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and downed trees.

Severe storms cutting across Ontario cause flooding, power outages in Toronto area

Severe storms cut across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and flooding some streets as Environment Canada warned of torrential rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado in much of southern Ontario.

Nearly 65,000 people without power due to downed trees, power lines across Toronto

Toronto Hydro is reporting thousands of people are without power following the storm and say they are responding to widespread outages caused by severe weather.

Severe Toronto storm brings heavy rain, fallen trees and hail

A severe thunderstorm warning on Wednesday preceded hail, rain, thunder and lightning that left thousands without power and water running down the streets of the city.

Tens of thousands in Toronto without power

Tens of thousands in Toronto are without power Wednesday evening as a result of the storm, according to Toronto Hydro's outage map.