Onslaught Of Rain Causes Issues In Port Hope and Cobourg

In Editor Choice, Local

Heavy rains early Wednesday morning on July 17, 2019 caused a problems in Cobourg and Port Hope.

In Cobourg, Albert Street was closed between First and Second Street because of heavy rain flooding the street.

At the Victoria Park Campground, numerous campers had to wake up to being surrounded by water.

Cobourg Beach became part of Lake Ontario.

In Port Hope, Mill Street South was closed when the onslaught of rain flooded over the road.

A building at the corner of Mill Street and Peter Street had its basement flooded which seems to happen a fair bit over the last year.

Staff at Victoria Park were trying their best to remove the water using pumps.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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