State of Emergency declared in Middlesex County following significant rain event

Between flooded roads and flooded basements, London and surrounding regions were left drenched after a significant rain event rolled through the area.

Between flooded roads and flooded basements, London and surrounding regions were left drenched after a significant rain event rolled through the area.

Middlesex County has declared a State of Emergency due to widespread flooding throughout the county.

Some regions experienced nearly 100, of rain in roughly 24 hours, leaving many roads flooded and in danger of washing out.

All local roads in Southwest Middlesex were closed to the public and a significant weather event has been declared, according to the municipality.

“We are closing our local roads for your safety,” said Mayor, Allan Mayhew. “Because of the number of water breaches of our roadways, we are unable to place ‘Road Closed’ signs at every location where the breaches are occurring.”

A statement from the municipality also says residents may have noticed vacuum trucks in areas of sanitary system. People are advised not to call for one of the vehicles to come to their area because their purpose is only to alleviate the excess load on the sanitary system.

If drivers are currently in transit, they are asked to please travel with caution, drive slowly and watch closely for areas where water may be ponding or moving across the roadway.