Update on Windsor Rain Event August 29, 2017

The City of Windsor and surrounding areas are in the middle of an ongoing significant rain event.

City Administration has been closely monitoring the situation and all storm water management systems are working as designed.  However, the high volume of rain is filling up gutters and low lying roadways and drivers are therefore reminded to slow down and use extra caution.

As of 2:00 o’clock this afternoon there had also been 105 calls to 311 reporting varying degrees of water infiltration in their basement. These calls have come in from neighborhoods spread out across the City. No specific area seems to be experiencing a concentration of these issues.

“We encourage residents to either call 311 or use the online service request (SR) system”, said City Engineer Mark Winterton. “These reports allow us to track any developing trends and find solutions to recurring issues”. 

The online basement flooding SR can be accessed via phone, tablet or computer.

The City of Windsor has devoted significant resources in recent years aimed at reducing the likelihood of basement flooding.  Details of the City of Windsor Basement Flooding Subsidy program can be found through a main marquee on the city of Windsor website.

Video of flooding at Met Campus.