Comments | A severe overnight storm produced over 70 mm of rain in Toronto; some localized rainfall measured over 120 mm. The rainfall amounts ranged from +100 mm in North York and the downtown area to only 6 mm at Pearson International Airport. Several people had to be rescued from their vehicles due to the urban flooding. Flooding or flood-related water was also reported in Toronto City Hall, Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, and Union Station. This overnight urban flooding event caused over $80 million in insured losses. |