Storms that rumbled through Sarnia-Lambton Wednesday resulted in scattered power outages and road closures.
Bluewater Power dealt with a handful of storm and lighting related outages between 11:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Thursday, affecting a total of over 6,800 customers. All power has since been restored.
Hydro One was reporting scattered outages Thursday morning near Mooretown, Petrolia, Camlachie, Warwick Township and Grand Bend. The utility was hoping to have power back on by 12 p.m.
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) updated its flood outlook to a flood watch for the watershed, saying water levels are rising quickly elevating into natural floodplain areas, parks and farm fields.
We're are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to dangerous conditions, slippery banks, and cold, swift moving water.
City buses were delayed Thursday morning because of flooding near the Sarnia Transit building.
In a post to social media, the city said a number of roads were closed because of the extreme and prolonged rain. One city rain gauge recorded over 93 millimetres of rain.
Michener Road from Vanier Road to McGregor Sideroad was closed due to flooding as well as Confederation Street from Indian Road South to Vanier Road. Michener Road, Vanier Road, and Confederation Street reopened at around 1:30 p.m.
Vidal Street South from Sun Avenue to the Praxair building was closed until further notice due to flooding.
The SCRCA said several roads in St. Clair Township may also be impacted including Telfer Road between Courtright Line and Moore Line, Waterworks Road north of Courtright Line and Plowing Match Road between Petrolia Line and Rokeby Line.
A full list of closures is available here.
