Flooding and Heavy Rainfall for July 15, 2024

Due to the heavy rainfall, there are several roads, boulevard and parking areas throughout the city that are flooding. If you see a flooded area, you can report it by calling 905-335-7777 or by emailing city@burlington.ca. Some roads have been temporarily closed and you are advised to give yourself plenty of time in order to detour around as appropriate.   

Please note, we are responding to a high volume of calls about flooding today, and wait times are longer than usual. 

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. 

Do not walk or drive through flooded roads. Your vehicle could become stuck in as little as 30 cm of water.  

For information about protecting your home from floods and staying safe from electrical shock, visit https://www.burlington.ca/en/building-and-renovating/home-flood-prevention.aspx.  

Burlington Transit is experiencing delays. Check myride.burlingtontransit.ca for updates. 

If you come to an intersection without working traffic lights, treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.