PHOTOS: Severe flooding throughout NOTL after overnight storm
The dam on Line 2 Road, overwhelmed by last night's downpour.
The dam on Line 2 Road, overwhelmed by last night's downpour. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
The intersection of Concession 5 and Line 6 roads, where water is rising high over the road.
The intersection of Concession 5 and Line 6 roads, where water is rising high over the road. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
This home on 881 Line 2 Road is surrounded by water.
This home on 881 Line 2 Road is surrounded by water. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Vehicles make a big splash on Line 6 Road, passing west from Concession 5 Road.
Vehicles make a big splash on Line 6 Road, passing west from Concession 5 Road. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Coming into Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nona Luisa's stand on Niagara Stone Road is surrounded by water, closing up shop for the day.
Coming into Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nona Luisa's stand on Niagara Stone Road is surrounded by water, closing up shop for the day. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
The entrance to Airport Road at Niagara Stone Road is closed to traffic, with the road heavily flooded, along with the adjacent Queenston Road.
The entrance to Airport Road at Niagara Stone Road is closed to traffic, with the road heavily flooded, along with the adjacent Queenston Road. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Melissa and Robert Achal, owners of Neob Lavender on Niagara Stone Road, stand in water that's almost knee-high on their property.
Melissa and Robert Achal, owners of Neob Lavender on Niagara Stone Road, stand in water that's almost knee-high on their property. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
A lonely tractor stands surrounded by water at Neob Lavender's flower farm.
A lonely tractor stands surrounded by water at Neob Lavender's flower farm. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
The entrance to the Line 3 Road reservoir culvert is washed out, with stormwater running rapidly through it.
The entrance to the Line 3 Road reservoir culvert is washed out, with stormwater running rapidly through it. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Over on Henegan Road, Phil Hering tries to clear the catch basin as the residential street is flooded.
Over on Henegan Road, Phil Hering tries to clear the catch basin as the residential street is flooded. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Stormwater floods the lawn of this home at 853 Line 2 Road.
Stormwater floods the lawn of this home at 853 Line 2 Road. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
The road leading up to Peller Estates Winery with some flooding.
The road leading up to Peller Estates Winery with some flooding. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
The ditch outside Joseph's Estate Winery on Niagara Stone Road is flooded with water.
The ditch outside Joseph's Estate Winery on Niagara Stone Road is flooded with water. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Over at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, the flooded pedestrian pathway people use to get to Fort Mississauga (located in front of the second tee).
Over at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club, the flooded pedestrian pathway people use to get to Fort Mississauga (located in front of the second tee). SUPPLIED/KEN PORTER
Deep flooding on Concession 4 Road between Line 1 and 2 roads.
Deep flooding on Concession 4 Road between Line 1 and 2 roads. SUPPLIED/DORY FOWLER
This ditch on Line 7 Road is filled up with water.
This ditch on Line 7 Road is filled up with water. SUPPLIED/JIM COLE
Over in the farmlands, heavy flooding of Stratus Vineyards on Niagara Stone Road.
Over in the farmlands, heavy flooding of Stratus Vineyards on Niagara Stone Road. SUPPLIED/GLENN YOUNG
It'll be difficult to access this charming cottage on 102 Line 1 Rd., thanks to flooding in its front yard.
It'll be difficult to access this charming cottage on 102 Line 1 Rd., thanks to flooding in its front yard. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
No one will be likely to use this shed on 223 Line 4 Rd. for a while.
No one will be likely to use this shed on 223 Line 4 Rd. for a while. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Another property in the farmlands, this one at 917 Line 2 Rd., surrounded by water.
Another property in the farmlands, this one at 917 Line 2 Rd., surrounded by water. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Best to drive carefully and cautiously in Niagara-on-the-Lake today, with roads like this one filled with water.
Best to drive carefully and cautiously in Niagara-on-the-Lake today, with roads like this one filled with water. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Rain water rushes out of this culvert on Line 2 Road.
Rain water rushes out of this culvert on Line 2 Road. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Drivers will need to make their way through heavy flooding on Henegan Road, located near downtown Virgil.
Drivers will need to make their way through heavy flooding on Henegan Road, located near downtown Virgil. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Flood puddles around Red Ribbon Stables on Concession 6 Road — probably not the best weather for a ride.
Flood puddles around Red Ribbon Stables on Concession 6 Road — probably not the best weather for a ride. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
This stormwater ditch on Line 3 Road is at near-maximum capacity, with water rushing toward the connected reservoir nearby.
This stormwater ditch on Line 3 Road is at near-maximum capacity, with water rushing toward the connected reservoir nearby. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
Rainwater from last night's storm runs through the Upper Virgil Reservoir.
Rainwater from last night's storm runs through the Upper Virgil Reservoir. DAVE VAN DE LAAR
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Residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake are dealing with the aftermath of a torrential downpour Monday night: several homes, roads and fields in the town are flooding, with the worst of it happening in rural residential areas and farmlands.

Six inches of rain fell overnight from 11:30 p.m. last night to 4:30 a.m. this morning, overwhelming the municipality’s stormwater systems. The Town of NOTL says its drainage systems were already under pressure from saturated ground conditions, high lake levels and full waterways.

The town says since the early morning hours, crews have been working to operate pumping stations, install road closure barricades and respond to flooding concerns and will be outside all day to monitor the conditions.

It notes in its media release that residents have had questions about the municipality’s stormwater infrastructure. It says NOTL’s council has made “significant investments” in stormwater management, municipal drain maintenance, culvert replacements, stormwater pond rehabilitaiton and long-term infrastructure planning.

“While these investments improve the capacity, reliability and resilience of the town’s drainage system, no municipal stormwater system can completely prevent flooding during rainfall events of this magnitude,” the statement read.

“As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the town will continue to assess infrastructure performance and prioritize future investments to strengthen the community’s resilience over the long term.”

This is far from the first time large-scale flooding has been an issue in Niagara-on-the-Lake after severe rainstorms: a pair of significant storms in the summer of 2024 saw flash floods in areas of greater NOTL, overwhelming sewers, drains, culverts, ditches, storm ponds and streams.

The Lake Report documented the flooding several residents experienced in their homes and on their properties two years ago, as well as the response from the municipality to questions about its overwhelmed stormwater infrastructure, in its Summer of the Flood series.

Check out photos above of July 28’s flooding from photographer Dave van de Laar, as well as pictures submitted by readers of The Lake Report.

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