Nova Scotia Authorities Warn Residents to Avoid Flooded Roads as Heavy Rain Continues

Three Cape Breton counties declare states of local emergency due to flooding, widespread damage

Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties each have declared a state of local emergency due to heavy rains causing flood and widespread damage in each of the Cape Breton counties.

State of emergency declared over flooding in Cape Breton, thousands without power in N.S.

Heavy rain and high winds are impacting several parts of the Maritimes Saturday as weather warnings remain in effect.

Nova Scotia flooding forces road closures, while 40,000 report power outages

‘Your best route right now might be no route at all,’ warned provincial authorities

Cape Breton hit by over 200 millimetres of rain, leading to washouts and flood risks

Torrential downpours have dropped up to 200 millimetres of rain on Cape Breton, causing washouts and flooding in Richmond County and Eskasoni. While eastern and central Nova Scotia face ongoing rain and gusty winds, western areas will see milder temperatures and occasional sunny breaks over the long weekend.

Nova Scotia authorities warn residents to avoid flooded roads as heavy rain continues

SYDNEY - Officials on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island are warning residents to avoid flooded roads.