Thunderstorms prompt localized flooding in southern Ontario
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 9:38 PM - Torrential rain has caused localized flooding in southern Ontario, prompting delays and water rescues.
Some parts of the GTA have seen more than 60 millimetres of rain in less than three hours, forcing a closure on the 401 at the Keele ramp.
Pockets of localized flooding have been reported across Toronto.
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On Wednesday evening Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) issued a flood watch advisory, warning residents to take extra precautions as the heavy rain moves through.
Small band of rain to the northwest of #Toronto - very spotty but heavy at times. Possible brief t-storm. #onstorm pic.twitter.com/S8rkr57XKz
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) June 25, 2014
According to CP24, Toronto Fire officials were required to assist two groups of individuals due to fast-moving water.
A male and female were rescued at Barrie road and the Humber River due to flash flooding.
Elsewhere, crews were onhand to aid group of kayakers.
No injuries have been reported at present.
Trains are bypassing Lawrence Station on Line 1 (Yonge University Spadina) due to flooding. Shuttle buses operating York Mills and...
— Official TTC Tweets (@TTCnotices) June 26, 2014
Traffic has ground to a virtual halt along some roadways as subways on the Yonge line work through delays.
Weather Network meteorologist Matt Grinter says the rain risk is expected to continue through Wednesday evening lasting until Thursday afternoon.
Rain continues for City of Toronto, East Toronto along DVP receiving heavy rain, localized flooding will continue #onstorm
— Matt Grinter (@matt_grinter) June 26, 2014
