IN PHOTOS: Severe thunderstorm hits Toronto and surrounding area
Rain took over southern Ontario by thunderstorm, with Environment Canada warning of up to 50 millimetres of rainfall and near ping pong-sized hail. Here's what it looked like across Toronto.
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Rain took over southern Ontario by thunderstorm on Sept. 2, 2026.
A downed tree is on top of a car on Glen Park Avenue in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Beatrice Vaisman)
Downed trees are blocking a section of Glen Park Avenue in Toronto after a storm, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Beatrice Vaisman)
Shots from CP24 / CTV News chopper show Rogers Stadium damaged by Wednesday's storm.
Structures in the grounds around Rogers Stadium are seen damaged from storms Wednesday evening in Toronto, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Vehicles drive through a flooded road in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Submitted)
A motorist looks out their sunroof as their car sits stranded on the flooded Don Valley Parkway during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Downed trees after a major storm in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (CTV News)
Downed trees after a major storm in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (CTV News)
Downed trees after a major storm in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (CTV News)
A flooded Durham Regional Transit bus in Ajax, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (BebeMoko / TikTok)
The Don Valley Parkway closed after a storm caused widespread flooding in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
A submerged vehicle is seen on Don Valley Parkway after Don River overflowed following heavy rainfall and storm in Toronto on Sept. 2, 2026. (Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Storm clouds rolling over Liberty Village in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Dax Methot)
Ominous clouds amid a major storm in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Submitted)
Ominous clouds amid a major storm in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Submitted)
Giant ominous cloud captured east over the Don River in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Ms. Bennette)
Vehicles drive through flood water along Yonge St. in midtown Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill
A transit bus and other vehicles drive through flood water along Yonge St. in midtown Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill
View of the sunset after the storm, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Hemant Kumar)
A motorist looks out their sunroof as their car sits stranded on the flooded Don Valley Parkway during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Cars sit stranded on the flooded Don Valley Parkway during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
A car is seen submerged under an overpass after floods from a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
A tree is uprooted amid a major storm in Woodbridge, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Adrian S)
A tree is uprooted amid a major storm in Woodbridge, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Adrian S)
Mike Doyle clears a drain of debris after his street flooded up to his front step during a storm in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Toronto Fire Services work the scene where a tree downed a power line, starting a fire during a storm in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
A downed tree and power line is seen in Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
People prepare to tow a car out from a flooded underpass during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
People look at cars stranded in flood waters under an overpass during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
A downed tree and power line is seen in Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Cars sit stranded on the flooded Don Valley Parkway during a storm in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Toronto Fire Services work the scene where a tree downed a power line, starting a fire during a storm in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Vehicles drive through flood water along Yonge St. in midtown Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill
A transit bus drives through flood water along Yonge St. in midtown Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill
A downed tree and power line is seen in Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Toronto Fire Services work the scene where a tree downed a power line, starting a fire during a storm in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
Flooding at Jane. St. and Highway 7, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Priya Devani)
A large tree was uprooted in the area of Woodbine Avenue and Gerrard Street East following a thunderstorm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Kenneth Enlow)
A large that knocked over results in several downed power lines the area of Woodbine Avenue and Gerrard Street East following a thunderstorm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.(Kenneth Enlow.)
Toronto Fire Services work the scene where a tree downed a power line, starting a fire during a storm in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman
A transit bus drives through flood water along Yonge St. in midtown Toronto during a storm on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Chidley-Hill
Environment Canada forecasts up to ping pong-sized hail and 50 millimetres of rain in Toronto on Wednesday. Here's what the storm looked like when a red alert swept Toronto. (Mary Nersessian/Michael Campoli)
Hail from a severe storm in Toronto and surrounding area, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Sharlene Browne)
An industrial neighbourhood in Vaughan turned into a river as heavy rains flooded the roads, submerging cars, trucks, and transit buses.
Hail about the size of a ping-pong ball has been spotted throughout the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Mary Nersessian/Michael Campoli)
Major flooding covers a residential street in Woodbridge Ontario, seen from a Nest home camera, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Michael Campoli)
Lightning strikes as the thunderstorm rolls on from Yonge and Sheppard, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (James L.)
The roads in Lawrence and Dufferin can be seen flooded with water on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Michael Campoli)
Thick, dark clouds can be seen sweeping throughout the city on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Kelly & Ken Hayashi)
Thick, dark clouds can be seen sweeping throughout the city. (Kelly & Ken Hayashi)
Vehicles appear stuck in the Lower Simcoe Street underpass near Bay and Lower Simcoe Streets on the evening of Sept. 2, 2026.
Police can be seen here escorting drivers who's vehicles were submerged in Toronto's west end, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Drivers and passengers can be seen getting our of their vehicles in knee-high water in the Lower Simcoe Street underpass on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Damage from hail, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Don Semple)
Damage from hail, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Don Semple)
Downed tree on Seeley Dr. in North York, Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tori Millington)
A tree is seen uprooted here in Vaughan on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tony Tersigni)
A tree is seen uprooted here in Vaughan on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tony Tersigni)
A tree is seen uprooted here in Vaughan on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tony Tersigni)
'This was my father in laws front yard massive tree torn up straight from the root.' in Ontario. (Eduardo /CP24.com)
A tree is seen uprooted here in Vaughan on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tony Tersigni)
Heavy rain is seen pelting down through the trees in Toronto on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Sachi Kittur)
A flooded street in Sharon, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (John)
Storm scenes near Pine Valley Dr., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Casey A.)
Storm rolls in over Etobicoke, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Daniel Magee)
Storm rolls in over Etobicoke, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Daniel Magee)
Storm rolls in over Etobicoke, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Daniel Magee)
Storm rolls in over Etobicoke, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Daniel Magee)
Vehicles drive through a flooded road on Wilson Ave. in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Renee Ribeiro)
Toronto Fire crews are on the scene of a roof collapse on Lawrence Ave. West, near Caledonia Rd., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (CTV News)
A tree appears to be downed on the roof of a home in Ludgate Drive and Watercliff Road in Etobicoke on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Deborah Jacobs)
A large tree fell onto the road near Ludgate Drive and Watercliff Road on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Deborah Jacobs)
A tree appears to be downed on the roof of a home in Ludgate Drive and Watercliff Road in Etobicoke on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Deborah Jacobs)
Down trees in Lawrence park, Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Lynda Ryan)
Down trees in Lawrence park, Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Lynda Ryan)
Storm clouds captured while driving near Highway 400 and Sheppard Ave. in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Tori Millington)
High winds whip trees around and block out Toronto skyline during major thunderstorm, Sept. 2, 2026.
View of downtown Toronto skyline as storm rolls through the city, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
After the storm from Bass Pro at Vaughan Mills, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Diana)
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
View of the downtown Toronto skyline as a storm rolls through the city, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm scenes near Pine Valley Dr., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Casey A.)
Storm scenes near Pine Valley Dr., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Casey A.)
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Storm damage in London, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
A downed tree was photographed along Spring Hill Place in Kitchener, Ont. after a powerful storm on Sept. 2, 2026. (Dave Leitch)
Strong wind gusts in Kitchener's Deer Ridge neighbourhood on Sept. 2, 2026. (Alan Fraser/CTV News)
The Kitchener skyline was photographed on Sept. 2, 2026 as a red tornado warning swept through parts of southern Ontario. (CTV News Kitchener)
Extensive property damage is seen following Tuesday's storm on Orr Lake, Ont, Sept. 2, 2026. (Jennifer Hunter)
Extensive property damage is seen following Tuesday's storm on Orr Lake, Ont., Sept. 2, 2026. (Jennifer Hunter)
Extensive property damage is seen following Tuesday's storm on Orr Lake, Ont., Sept. 2, 2026. (Jennifer Hunter)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
A downed tree on Hale Street next to the Stoney Point Sportsmen's Club in Stoney Point, Ont., Sept. 3, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Storm damage seen near Winthrop, Ont. Sept. 3, 2026. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
A tree split in two on Charnwood Court in Kitchener during a storm on Sept. 3, 2026. (Rowen Fisler/CTV News)
Storm clouds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Andrea Couper)
Storm clouds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Derek Weber)
Storm clouds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Emma Kilbaska)
Storm clouds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Don Oudekerk)
Storm clouds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Lorrie Powless)
A fallen tree following a storm across Toronto and southwestern Ontario, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.(@_victoriaspence / TikTok)
A lightning-struck tree brought down a line near the Wheatley Provincial Park entrance. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News London)
Damage after a storm ripped through east Windsor, Ont. seen on Sept. 3, 2026. (Kate Otterbein/CTV News Windsor)
Damage after a storm ripped through east Windsor, Ont. seen on Sept. 3, 2026. (Kate Otterbein/CTV News Windsor)
Flooding in the Westmount and Alexandra area of Waterloo, Ont. was photographed following a powerful storm on Sept. 2, 2026. (Nicole Renfer)
A broken tree branch resting on a hydro line in Wellesley, Ont. (Dave Pettitt/CTV News)
A tree on a Rittenhouse Road property that was damaged during a storm on Sept. 2, 2026. (Rowen Fisler/CTV News)
A tree on Charnwood Court in Kitchener that was damaged during a storm on Sept. 2, 2026. (Rowen Fisler/CTV News)
Storm damage in Essex County, Ont., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Storm damage in Essex County, Ont., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Storm damage in Essex County, Ont., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Damage after a storm ripped through east Windsor, Ont. seen on Sept. 3, 2026. (Kate Otterbein/CTV News Windsor)
Trees downed by a powerful storm were cleared from the Maple View Mennonite Church property in Wellesley, Ont. on Sept. 3, 2026. (Dave Pettitt/CTV News)
Storm damage in Essex County, Ont., on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Storm damage in Paris, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Submitted)
Storm damage in Paris, Ont., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Submitted)
