Heavy rain, thunderstorms cause flooding in Waterloo-Wellington
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A special weather statement is in effect for Waterloo region and southern Wellington County with heavy rainfall causing flooding.
A special weather statement is in effect for Waterloo region and southern Wellington County with heavy rainfall causing flooding.
Environment Canada issued the statement for both areas, as well as others across southern Ontario, saying between 30-50 millimeters of rain is expected to fall on Saturday.
The agency has warned the heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding.
In a tweet posted around 10:30 a.m., Waterloo regional police said Fischer-Hallman Road, between Queens Boulevard and Forest Hill Drive in Kitchener, was closed due to flooding.
Road Closure: Fischer-Hallman Road, between Queens Boulevard and Forest Hill Drive in Kitchener, is closed due to flooding. Please avoid this area. pic.twitter.com/WV9v88Uv1c
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) says widespread river flooding is not expected, but that some urban areas may experience it if stormwater systems become overwhelmed.
Recreational users of the waterways are advised to use caution on Saturday.
