Orange Rainfall Warning in Effect for Greater Sudbury

Source: ECCC · Greater Sudbury and vicinity

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An orange warning for rainfall is in effect for Greater Sudbury and vicinity, with significant rain and localized flooding expected through this morning.

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Record type
Rainfall Warning
Affected area
Greater Sudbury and vicinity
Issued
August 23, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Orange warning - rainfall issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-23T09:37:42-00:00, expires 2026-08-24T01:37:42-00:00.

Affected Areas

Greater Sudbury and vicinity.

What You Should Do

Localized flooding is likely and some roads may become impassable. Consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office for flooding information. Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Report severe weather to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or via social media using #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

Local total rainfall amounts of 75 to 150 mm. Radar estimates and personal weather station data suggest near 150 mm of rain has already fallen near Azilda. Rainfall amounts will be highly variable across the region.

Timeline

Significant rain expected continuing through this morning. Additional showers are expected through today and gradually tapering by tonight.

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An orange warning for rainfall is in effect for Greater Sudbury and vicinity, with significant rain and localized flooding expected through this morning.
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