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17 hours ago · Police report roadways and transit crossings are flooded in Waterloo region. Residents in Waterloo warned of potential flooding, specifically in the Laurel Creek flood plain, due to heavy rain.
1 day ago · Environment Canada warned that heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads as well as localized flooding in low-lying areas. The rainfall warnings extended from the London ...
4 days ago · Flood, high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land, such as a river inundating its floodplain. The effects of floods on human well-being range from unqualified blessings to catastrophes.
Apr 4, 2019 · A flood occurs when water inundates land that's normally dry, which can happen in a multitude of ways. Excessive rain, a ruptured dam or levee, rapid melting of snow or ice, or even an...
A flood happens when water overflows or soaks land that is normally dry. There are few places on Earth where people don’t need to be concerned about flooding. Generally, floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate.
Nov 15, 2023 · How a catastrophic climate event unfolded in B.C. "They have to do something with the American river," said Ben Timms, a Fraser Valley resident of over 40 years, who fled the area as he watched...
Feb 2, 2024 · A “flash flood warning” means a flash flood is imminent or already occurring, and you should immediately move to higher ground if you’re outside or in a basement apartment.
May 2, 2023 · Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and several towns have declared states of emergency after torrential rains spiked river levels and led to widespread flooding in Quebec.
Mar 7, 2022 · 2 in 10 Canadian homes are at risk of flooding, but most home owners don't know about it. Flooding can happen to you, no matter where you live. More floods are happening now than ever before — and they're getting more dangerous. See the numbers behind flooding in Canada.
Mar 16, 2023 · Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada, and the severity of floods is increasing. Floods can happen anywhere in Canada, at any time of year, and to anyone. No matter where you live, it's important to take simple steps to protect your home and property against potential flood damage.
