Water in Lake Ontario now at dangerous levels in Toronto

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After yesterday's torrential downpour, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority issued a water level warning for Lake Ontario.

When there is wind or waves, there is a risk that water will come ashore.

The #DonRiver is almost overflowing - 📹 @paaulpaarker #Toronto #TorontoFlood #Flooding pic.twitter.com/EzmwdfQJjM
— blogTO (@blogTO) July 17, 2019

This warning isn’t exclusive to Lake Ontario. Any water banks could be slippery, unstable and dangerous at times.

They suggested entirely avoiding boardwalks and any pathways along the waterfront.

The #HumberRiver is overflowing - 📹 April Boultbee https://t.co/vvgkdOZNTh #Toronto #TorontoFlood #Flooding pic.twitter.com/ZGsyrihHBp
— blogTO (@blogTO) July 17, 2019

In other words, it is probably best to avoid any body of water today.

This warning is in effect until Thursday.

Lead photo by

Phil Marion

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