Oshawa residents are being urged to prepare for potential flooding this Easter weekend as heavy rain is forecast to impact the area. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has issued a water safety statement warning of 35 to 50 mm of rainfall, which, combined with partially frozen ground, could lead to elevated water levels in local rivers and streams. The statement remains in effect until 12:00 PM today, April 1, 2026.
The city is advising residents that clearing debris from catch basins and storm drains near their homes can help prevent localized street flooding during heavy rain. If a sewer grate is clogged with leaves, ice, or snow, residents are encouraged to clear it or contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.
The recent weather has already caused local disruptions, including the closure of the Harmony Trail between King Street East and Adelaide Avenue East. Additionally, the Durham Region Ontario Works Office located at the Midtown Mall remains closed for cleaning and repairs due to flooding; clients are being directed to the Community Resource Centre or the regional headquarters in Whitby for assistance.
The holiday weekend will bring changes to municipal services in Oshawa. City Hall and Service Oshawa will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, though limited customer service will be available on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waste collection will be delayed by one day throughout the weekend, and recreation facilities will operate on modified hours.
In other municipal news, the city has issued a notice of application to expropriate land at 1120 Conlin Road East. This action is part of a project to reconstruct and widen the road between Simcoe Street North and Townline Road North.
Local flood conditions continue to be monitored by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, which has identified an at-risk area for flooding upstream of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
