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Severe Storm Causes Widespread Flooding

A powerful thunderstorm swept through the region Monday night, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and power outages affecting thousands of residents. Communities continue to assess damage from basement flooding and infrastructure impacts as officials explore long-term solutions to reduce future weather-related flooding.

20D AGO

Ottawa apartment residents still recovering three months after Canada Day flood

Tenants at 30 McEwen Ave. face ongoing losses as building amenities remain offline and landlord denies financial responsibility.

57D AGO

Ottawa's summer rain broke records — over 500mm for the first time

81D AGO

City transitions to personalized recovery model for residents hit by three extreme weather events

Ottawa is shifting support for residents impacted by July 1, August 10, and August 12 storms, offering permits, grants, and cleanup...

81D AGO

Another August storm floods Ottawa's west end as power cuts affect thousands

Second major storm in six weeks hammers Knoxdale-Merivale and College wards; Hydro Ottawa restoring power after 107 km/h winds and 21.9 mm rain.

82D AGO

Thunderstorm warning issued for Ottawa area

83D AGO

Severe storm knocked out power and lit up the sky across Ottawa Monday night

83D AGO

Basements flooding again as heavy rain moves through Ottawa

84D AGO

Severe thunderstorm with 90 km/h winds and quarter-sized hail threatens Ottawa Monday

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, possible tornadoes, and widespread power outages as humid conditions create dangerous weather setup.

102D AGO

Rain gardens could cut Ottawa flooding by up to 50 percent, Carleton study shows

Researchers modelled how nature-based solutions like rain gardens could significantly reduce flooding impacts in Ottawa neighbourhoods...

104D AGO

Tornado warning swept through southeast Ottawa on Tuesday evening

Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for parts of rural Eastern Ontario, including southeast Ottawa near Vars, with damaging...

107D AGO

Thunderstorm warning issued for Ottawa Saturday with gusts up to 110 km/h

Environment Canada issued a yellow alert for severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, warning of strong winds, quarter-sized hail and up...

114D AGO

City memo breaks down July 1 rainstorm's rainfall distribution across Ottawa