Orillia, Ontario, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Rain, heavy at times, continues today. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

What:
Total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

When:
Continuing this morning and ending this afternoon. 

Additional information:
The heavy rain will end this afternoon. Another wave of heavy rain is expected to push into the southern portions of the province starting this evening. There is some indication that this wave may impact the area with some additional rainfall tonight but there is still a high degree of uncertainty. 

For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.ca/floods for the latest details.

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Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.