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Video: Rain Results In Flooding On Bakery Lane

Video: Rain Results In Flooding On Bakery Lane

The heavy rainfall yesterday — which prompted the Government to issue a safety advisory — resulted in some flooding in various areas, most notably in the Bakery Lane area of Pembroke, which is notorious for flooding in heavy rainfall. Related Stories Advisory: Possibility Of Flooding Around Island Photos: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Govt:... Read more of this article

Flooding In Store On Front Street, Hamilton

Flooding In Store On Front Street, Hamilton

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a flooding at Calypso on Front Street in Hamilton . A Government spokesperson said, “On July 8th 2021 at 10:35am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Dispatch received reports of flooding at Calypso #45 Front Street Hamilton. The calls came in as flooding to the rear of the store. “BFRS responded... Read more of this article

Advisory: Possibility Of Flooding Around Island

Advisory: Possibility Of Flooding Around Island

From the 24th to 28th November, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines is advising the public to prepare for the possibility of exceptionally high tide levels resulting in flooding to low lying areas around Bermuda. “The public will recall in October 2017, when unusually high tides flooded low lying areas around the island,” said National... Read more of this article

Video: Kitchen Flooding Due To Burst Water Pipe

Video: Kitchen Flooding Due To Burst Water Pipe

The Fairmont Southampton’s Jasmine Cocktail Bar and Lounge kitchen area experienced a “burst water pipe” over the weekend which resulted in some flooding that was “immediately handled” according to the resort. A Fairmont Southampton spokesperson said, “Overnight on Saturday, the resort experienced a burst water pipe... Read more of this article

Damage: Shelly Bay Beach & Playground Closed

Damage: Shelly Bay Beach & Playground Closed

[Updated with video + photos] Due to storm related damage, the Shelly Bay Park beach and playground areas will be closed until repairs can be made, the Parks Department advised, explaining that the area has suffered beach erosion, a flooded playground and exposed utility wires. A spokesperson said, “As a public safety precaution the Department... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Shelly Bay Playground Floods

Photos & Video: Shelly Bay Playground Floods

[Updated] With both a Storm Warning and Gale Warning in effect, the island is experiencing high winds and rough seas today [March 3] and some areas have become flooded, one of which is the Shelly Bay playground, which has waves of water rolling through it. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast said Bermuda will experience “persistent gales... Read more of this article

Photos: High Tides Continue To Flood Areas

Photos: High Tides Continue To Flood Areas

The excessively high tide today [Nov 4] of 4.3 feet resulted in areas across the island experiencing flooding in low lying areas – a scene duplicated on occasion over the last few weeks. The Bermuda Weather Service Tide Tables show a high tide today of 1.3m/4.3′. The East End saw part of the Town Square in St George’s being covered with water,... Read more of this article

Closure Of Part Of Long Term Airport Parking Lot

Closure Of Part Of Long Term Airport Parking Lot

Bermuda Skyport said that with “the Island continuing to experience unusually high tides,” they wish to “advise the public that part of the long-term parking lot at the L.F. Wade International Airport has been closed indefinitely as a precaution.” “The excessive high tides, which have caused flooding conditions in the low-lying... Read more of this article

Photos: Crystal Caves Closed Due To High Tides

Photos: Crystal Caves Closed Due To High Tides

The popular tourist attraction Crystal Caves had to close today [Oct 9] due to the excessively high tide the island has been experiencing over the last few days. The excessively high tide of 4.3 feet has resulted in flooding in different areas across the island and caused staff to close Crystal Caves and Fantasy Caves today. The attraction will remain... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Flooding At Mill Creek Road

Photos & Video: Flooding At Mill Creek Road

The excessively high tide today [Oct 9] resulted in flooding, with the high tide of 4.3 feet causing areas of Mill Creek Road to be covered with inches of water. Traffic turning onto the road hesitated in crossing the watery path with many car drivers and cyclists turning around and leaving the area. In contrast, truck drivers and some brave car drivers... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Flooding At Town Square

Photos & Video: Flooding At Town Square

The excessively high tide resulted in flooding this weekend, with the high tide of 4.3 feet resulting in areas becoming flooded, most notably the Town Square in St George’s, where a crowd gathered, some wading in the water, with one person even sailing a small boat in the Town Square. The Bermuda Weather Service Tide Tables show a high tide today... Read more of this article

Flooding: Long Term Airport Parking Closed

Flooding: Long Term Airport Parking Closed

[Updated] Bermuda Skyport has advised that the long term parking lot at the airport is “closed until further notice due to flooding that has been caused by the excessively high tides,” and have asked people parked in the long term lot to have their vehicles removed “as soon as possible to avoid water damage.” A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article

Cashiers’ Office Closed Due To Flooding

Cashiers’ Office Closed Due To Flooding

The Government Cashiers’ Office at the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street is closed due to flooding issues on the ground floor. A Government spokesperson said, “Due to flooding issues on the ground floor of the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street, the Government Cashiers’ Office is closed. “Work to restore... Read more of this article

Photos: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding

Photos: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding

The island experienced heavy rainfall this morning, with a Thunderstorm Advisory issued by the Bermuda Weather Service and flooding affecting the island’s roads. The heavy rain and resulting flooding has also lead to the closure of the airport waste facility and the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd testing centre on North Street. Related... Read more of this article

Flooding: Airport Waste Facility Closed Today

Flooding: Airport Waste Facility Closed Today

The Ministry of Public Works said they wishes to advise that, due to flooding, the Airport Waste Management Facility is closed today [Jan 5]. “Information about reopening will be made available as soon as possible,” a spokesperson said. Related Stories Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Plane At Airport Photos & Video: US &... Read more of this article

BECL’s North Street Facility Closed Today

BECL’s North Street Facility Closed Today

Due to flooding, the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd [BECL] testing centre on North Street is closed today [Jan 5] in order to prevent damage to customers’ vehicles. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that due to flooding, the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. testing centre at North Street is closed for today, Thursday, January 05, 2017. “This... Read more of this article