Burlington and surrounding areas have received a large amount of rain since July 15. Flooding has occurred in several areas throughout the city and as a result, Burlington is now in Level 2 Enhanced Monitoring response. The City is making progress on clearing blockages, repairing/cleaning roads, boulevards, and tree debris removals. City staff and contractors will be out cleaning up and clearing debris over the next several days or weeks.
Updated reports indicate that on July 15, approximately 65mm of rain fell in three hours with more rain coming later. Work is ongoing to confirm the total precipitation.
Residents who need power, shower facilities or a comfortable place to go can come to any City recreation facility during normal business hours.
The City is working very closely with community partners including Burlington Hydro, Halton Region, Halton Regional Police Services, Enbridge Gas and the Ministry of Transportation.
Please continue to use caution when travelling around the city. Avoid all waterways such as ponds, creeks, streams and culverts.
Do not drive or walk on flooded roads.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
If you have flooding on private property, please call 3-1-1 for Halton Region response.
If there is flooding on roads or public property, please call Service Burlington at 905-335-7777 or city@burlington.ca.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe to news alerts for extreme weather alerts, road closures and more at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow the City’s social media channels for the latest updates.
Flatt Road from #266 to the west terminus
Unsworth Avenue from Garden View to Sandcherry Drive - NOW OPEN
Cavendish Drive, 100m east of Weybridge Court - NOW OPEN
Road closure updates will be posted on social media as well as through the newsfeed at burlington.ca/roadclosures.
Cavendish Drive is experiencing significant flooding due to a blocked inlet and partially failed berm located on Highway 407 ETR property. 407 ETR staff are on site responding, and City staff have been in ongoing communication with 407 ETR, and the Ministry of Transportation, and are prepared to address any issues on City property.
First responders have recommended that those with flooded basements find alternate accommodations until the floodwaters recede. Information on short-term support has been provided.
A special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. A verbal update will be provided to council on the current situation, actions taken, next steps and resourcing.
Residents can come to the meeting at 426 Brant St. or can stream the meeting at burlington.ca/calendar.
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Since 2014 the City of Burlington has invested $20M in stormwater infrastructure which has made a difference in our ability to handle storm water and reduce flooding. The City is committed to asset and infrastructure management, consistently increasing our investment in these areas to mitigate the impact of severe storms and flooding.
“We understand the concerns and uncertainties following this week's flooding events. As someone personally affected by the flooding, I empathize deeply with the distress caused. City staff and all members of Council are continuing to work with the community to get answers to questions and provide supports as quickly as possible. We will reconvene on Friday, July 19 at a Special Council Meeting to discuss path forward and provide updates to the community. We are fully committed to addressing this emergency and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.”
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