Some of the floods we experienced in the floods last month to Etoicoke and other areas. Courtesy photos.
The storm and flooding last month led to many peoples’ homes being flooded, including many residents in the South Etobicoke area.
Nine next door homes had their basements flooded which caused major drywall and other damages to the dwellings in the Judson Street and Harold Street area, near Royal York Road.
The stressed-out homeowners are still cleaning up and repairing damage or dealing with insurance companies to restore their homes, which they claim were built on a river bed.
“I believe something went terribly wrong with this underground waterway on July 16th,” said long-time resident Al Moyseuk. “I believe the catch basin has been compromised and led or added to this tragedy.”
Photo of some of the water sent in by long time Judson Street resident Al Moyseuk, who with neighbours were flooded.
He said the residents have been seeking help from City officials with little luck. He took photos of the flood and damage to circulate to officials.
“The water was flowing like the Niagara River going over the Falls,” Moyseuk wrote. “The water continued to flow continuously even after the rain and flooding stopped.”
Resident Dan Irwin said his basement was flooded with almost a foot of water.
“Most of it has dried out now but there is drywall and other damages and it’s inevitable it will happen again,” said Irwin, who estimates from previous floods it will cost about $40,000 to rebuild and replace.