Flood warnings issued for parts of Toronto on Wednesday evening were lifted early Thursday after more than 70 millimetres of rain fell across the city. The rain, which began Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, triggered widespread flooding that prompted municipal alerts.
City officials confirmed that the rainfall total exceeded 70 mm in several areas, leading to temporary water accumulation on streets and low‑lying neighbourhoods. The flood warnings were activated as a precautionary measure to alert residents of the heightened risk of inundation.
As the rain subsided, monitoring teams assessed the situation and determined that water levels were receding, allowing authorities to cancel the flood warnings. The decision to lift the alerts was communicated to the public through standard municipal channels.
The episode marks a brief period of intense precipitation that affected Toronto on June 17 and 18, 2026. While the flood warnings are no longer in effect, city services remain on standby to address any residual water impacts and to support residents who experienced flooding during the event.