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Heavy rains cause flooding around Niagara-on-the-Lake

Frozen ground made drainage slower in some areas
Mike Balsom
Mike Balsom

Environment Canada issued a weather advisory Thursday night warning of heavy rainfall into Friday morning, with 15 to 25 mm expected.

The special advisory was lifted Friday morning. Significant rainfall, combined with the frozen ground from recent colder temperatures, caused flooding in many areas of Niagara-on-the-Lake, especially in areas of poor drainage. 

Mike Balsom

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With a background in radio and television, Mike Balsom has been covering news and events across the Niagara Region for more than 35 years
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