Damaging storms blast southern Ontario causing flooding, power outages in Toronto
Toronto Hydro said about 45,000 customers were still without power as crews responded to flooding, downed trees and damaged lines.
- Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, causing flooding, large hail, and power outages affecting about 65,000 customers, with Environment Canada warning of torrential rain, damaging winds up to 110 km/h, and risks of tornadoes in southern Ontario.
- Toronto Hydro responded to downed power lines and damaged equipment, while police reported fallen trees and hazards across the city, issuing alerts including one for the Don Valley Parkway.
- Subway service in Toronto was suspended due to flooding during the afternoon rush hour, and the storm delayed numerous flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport.
- Environment Canada issued severe weather alerts covering large parts of southern Ontario, from near Sarnia to Peterborough and north to Barrie, with heavy rains and ping pong-sized hail expected.
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SB DVP reopens as storm cleanup continues across Toronto. Live updates here.
Several roads remains closed, including a stretch of the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway, as crews continue to clean up from severe thunderstorms that caused widespread flooding across Toronto.
The violent storms that swept through the Toronto metropolitan area of Canada on Wednesday caused widespread destruction, flooding, transportation disruptions and power outages. The element also led to severe damage to one of Toronto's major concert halls.
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Damaging storms blast southern Ontario causing flooding, power outages in Toronto
TORONTO — Severe storms cut across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages, flooding and serious damage to a major concert venue. An intense weather system brought torrential rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado to...
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Widespread power outages remain after damaging storms slam southern Ontario
TORONTO - Thousands across the Greater Toronto Area and parts of Ontario's Golden Horseshoe remain without power after a severe storm flooded streets, knocked down trees and utility lines.
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