Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Power Outages, and Concert Cancellations in Toronto

Severe storms with hail and wind caused flooding, power outages, and damage to Rogers Stadium in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area late Wednesday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, large hail, and wind gusts up to 110 kilometres an hour. ^[1] Rogers Stadium, a 50,000-capacity music venue in the city's north end, sustained significant damage to its framing and coverings during the storm. ^[2]^[4]^[7] Live Nation Canada, the operator of Rogers Stadium, stated that no one was injured during the extreme weather event and that they are currently assessing the extent of the damage. ^[3] Toronto Hydro reported that approximately 65,000 customers were without power as of Wednesday evening due to the storm. ^[5] Live Nation Canada confirmed the damage to Rogers Stadium in a statement released Wednesday night. ^[6]

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Severe storms swept across the Greater Toronto Area late Wednesday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, large hail, and wind gusts up to 110 kilometres an hour. · The Globe and Mail
Toronto's Rogers Stadium sustained significant damage after a powerful storm tore through the city on Wednesday, September 2. · consequence.net
Live Nation Canada, the operator of Rogers Stadium, stated that no one was injured during the extreme weather event and that they are currently assessing the extent of the damage. · The Globe and Mail
Rogers Stadium, a 50,000-capacity music venue in the city's north end, sustained significant damage to its framing and coverings during the storm. · The Globe and Mail
Toronto Hydro reported that approximately 65,000 customers were without power as of Wednesday evening due to the storm. · The Globe and Mail
Live Nation Canada confirmed the damage to Rogers Stadium in a statement released Wednesday night. · consequence.net
The storm left portions of the 50,000-capacity venue visibly mangled. · consequence.net

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