Flash flooding in Nova Scotia [Video]

Less than two weeks before the anniversary of last year’s deadly flash flooding in parts of Nova Scotia, a youth in Wolfville has been found dead after heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

The Emergency Management Office issued a flash flood alert for Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants counties around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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“Heavy rain caused by thunderstorms passing through areas of the province are causing some localized flooding and washouts of roads,” read the alert.

“Flash flooding has been reported. Residents are advised to listen to local forecasts and use caution if travelling.”

Flooding at Frank and Dora’s restaurant in Cornwallis, N.S., is seen in this image posted to Facebook on July 11, 2024. (Source: Facebook/Frank and Dora’s)

According to Environment Canada, more than 100 mm of rain fell in just a few hours as remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl swept through Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

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