
All roads reopen, cleanup begins following heavy rains, flooding
CTV
Between flooded roads and flooded basements, London and surrounding regions were left drenched after a significant rain event rolled through the area.
Between flooded roads and flooded basements, London and surrounding regions were left drenched after a significant rain event rolled through the area.
Middlesex County declared a State of Emergency due to widespread flooding throughout the county Wednesday evening.
Some regions experienced nearly 100 mm of rain in roughly 24 hours, leaving many roads flooded and in danger of washing out.
All local roads in Southwest Middlesex were closed to the public and a significant weather event was declared, according to the municipality.
As of Thursday morning all roads have reopened across Middlesex, but the county says that while all roads are open there are several shoulders that have been washed out.
County crews were working throughout the day to repair the damage.
At Shady Pines campground near Nairn, 30 overnight sites were taken over by the swollen and fast moving Nairn Creek.

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