{"id":530059,"date":"2026-03-11T22:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/530059\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:32:14","slug":"closed-flooding-shuts-down-trail-to-the-public-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/530059\/","title":{"rendered":"CLOSED: Flooding shuts down trail to the public in Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sawmill Valley Trail in Mississauga’s west end has been closed to the public due to flooding. (Photo: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n

A popular trail in Mississauga\u2019s west end has been closed to the public due to flooding.<\/p>\n

City of Mississauga officials said late Wednesday afternoon that Sawmill Valley Trail, located north of Burnhamthorpe Road West between Erin Mills Parkway and Sawmill Valley Drive, has been closed until further notice because of localized flooding brought on by heavy rainfall that hit the city Tuesday and again today.<\/p>\n

\u201cCity crews are actively monitoring (the situation) and for your safety, please avoid the area. We appreciate your support and patience,\u201d the city said in a post to social media on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Part of Sawmill Valley Trail on Wednesday. City officials have closed the area until further notice due to flooding. (Photo: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n

City officials said late Tuesday and again first thing Wednesday morning that flooding was possible in parts of Mississauga<\/a> with as much as 40 millimetres of rain expected to fall on the city.<\/p>\n

Heavy rain began Tuesday night and another round was expected on Wednesday, the City of Mississauga said in a weather notice to residents that was updated early Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cMississauga is expected to see rainfall anywhere between 20-40 millimetres,\u201d the city said. \u201cThunderstorms are also possible, which could cause lightning. Water levels in local waterways including creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes remain high, increasing the risk of additional flooding. With the ground still somewhat frozen and highly saturated with water, additional rain will be difficult for the ground to absorb.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The weather notice goes on to say that in addition to flooding, the heavy rain could also lead to \u201cfast-moving water and slippery banks and shorelines. For your safety, please avoid rivers, creeks, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario, as water levels remain high.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Image shows area of Sawmill Valley Trail, located just north of Burnhamthorpe Road West between Erin Mills Parkway and Sawmill Valley Drive. (Image: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n

The city also urges residents to clear storm drains near driveways and in backyards of leaves and debris to reduce the risk of flooding. To report a problem with any storm drains, people are asked to call 311.<\/p>\n

Officials also noted the city is monitoring local waterways and low\u2011lying areas in coordination with Credit Valley Conservation, which early Wednesday morning issued a flood warning statement.<\/p>\n

That warning applies more specifically to communities in the northern part of the Credit River Watershed that include Caledon, Orangeville and Halton Hills. It remains in effect until Friday.<\/p>\n


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