More flooding concerns in GTA ahead of significant rainfall Tuesday
Posted February 21, 2022 11:35 pm.
Last Updated February 22, 2022 1:02 pm.
A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto and surrounding areas with more flooding concerns ahead of significant rainfall and possible freezing rain on Tuesday.
Environment Canada says up to 25 mm of rain is possible through the day and cooler temperatures in the morning may make ice accretion possible due to the freezing rain.
The expected high is 9 degrees and the warming temperatures are raising concerns about more flooding in the GTA. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has issued another flood watch warning that “river water levels and ice jam conditions and locations can change very rapidly.”
TRCA has issued a FLOOD WATCH as 15-25 mm of rainfall is expected Tuesday, along with warming temperatures. River water levels and ice jam conditions and locations can change very rapidly. Please exercise extreme caution. #ONStorm https://t.co/Glw1Q12xl0
— TRCA Flood (@TRCA_Flood) February 21, 2022
A special weather warning has been issued for the city of Brampton with the possibility of more major flooding issues.
Dozens of residents were forced out of their homes last week after spring like temperatures and rain led to fast rising water levels. City officials estimated more than 50 homes were evacuated in the Churchville neighbourhood.
Officials said the cause of the flooding appeared to be from “ice damming” in an elbow of the Credit River. Crews have been working to break up the ice and pumping water out since the flooding issues began on Thursday.
In a briefing on Monday, Brampton Fire Chief Bill Boyes warned residents in low-lying areas to take precautions, including having emergency kits ready, in case they are forced to evacuate their homes due to rising water levels.
Special Weather Statements in place for the shaded areas in the #GTA. Expect freezing rain early further north and then 10 to 20 mm of rain through the day. Winds will also be quite gusty as well. @CityNewsTO pic.twitter.com/PhPylZyeA6
— Carl Lam (@CarlHLam) February 22, 2022
Wind gusts of up to 40 kilometres an hour will become possible by the late morning.
The expected high is 9 degrees, but will drop throughout the week to more seasonal temperatures.
