Heavy rain causes flooding around Mississauga

Due to the current weather conditions as well as the heavy rains Mississauga experienced yesterday,  localized flooding is occurring in areas across the City, and in some areas, streets and park walkways are being closed. All creeks and rivers are either at capacity or flooding into parks and greenspaces. At this time, the majority of water is staying within these floodplains.

Updates

It will take some time for the flooding to subside even though the rain has ended. As a result of weather conditions, City crews are responding to high volumes of service requests related to:

• flooding issues on sidewalks, roads, parks and trails
• maintenance hole covers being dislodged
• clearing blocked catch basins
• assisting Police with road closures

Current road closures

The following road closures are in effect due to flooding:

• Bridge on King Street between Camilla Road and Frayne Ave
• Britannia Road West and Ninth Line
• Falbourne Street
• Greenpark Crescent
• Matheson Boulevard at Timberlea Road
• Mississauga Road and QEW
• Paisley Boulevard and Sheppard Ave
• Paisley Boulevard East (effecting Catherine Jean Lane and King Street East)
• Queen Frederica Drive
• Torbram Road at the Railway underpass

Park and trails closures

The following parks and trails have been closed due to flooding:

• Applewood Hills Trail (along Little Etobicoke Creek)
• Cooksville Park
• Courtneypark Athletic Fields (St. Marcellinus)
• Danville Ponds / Parks Yard
• Erindale Park
• Etobicoke Creek Trail (along Pearson International Airport)
• Fleetwood Park
• Garnetwood Park
• Iggy Kaneff
• John C Price Park
• Lisgar Meadowbrook Trail (Near Sixteen Mile Creek)
• Paul Coffey Park (Mimico Creek)
• Richard Jones Park
• Saigon Park
• Streetsville Memorial Park (near Credit River)
• Tomken Arena (Parking Lot)

Sports fields

All major City-owned soccer, baseball, football, and cricket fields are closed for the day. Our team will take another look at how things stand with all the fields tomorrow morning and we’ll give you another update at that point.

Safety tips

Here are some tips to help you navigate through this weather incident.

Calling 911

Please do not dial 911 unless you’re in immediate danger or require assistance with rescue or evacuation.

Calling 311

311 is experiencing a large number of weather-related calls. As a result, wait times may be longer than usual. We appreciate your patience as we work through the large volume of calls.

Basement flooding

If your home or basement has flooded, remember to be careful.

• Don’t attempt to shut off electricity if any water is present
• If water rose above your electrical outlets, baseboard or furnace, immediately call Alectra at 1-833-253-2872 to report it
• If you live in a condo or apartment, please contact property management if you are currently displaced from your home
• For updates on when you can return to your property, please contact property management

Exercise caution

• Avoid stormwater ponds, culverts, streams and rivers
• Never travel through flooding or areas where there is ponding
• Be sure that roof water drains
• Ensure eavestroughs and downspouts are clear
• Keep catchbasins debris-free. Report blocked catchbasins to 311
• Use caution when travelling in areas where flooding has or could occur
• If you are driving, travel to conditions, leave extra space for stopping, watch for taillights ahead and be prepared to stop
• If walking or cycling, use designated crosswalks or crossrides where possible
• Report any fallen trees and flooding to 311
• Report power outages to @alectranews

Additional information about flooding

For more information about flooding, visit:

Residential guide to flood prevention

Essential outdoor cleaning tips to prevent flooding, pooling and pollution

How to prepare your home for basement flooding

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• Emergency and Preparedness
• Public Safety