Heavy rains result in major washouts on Newfoundland’s west coast

Significant rainfall on the west coast has resulted in flooding and road washouts.

Rouzes Brook in Cape St. George has overflowed its banks and done serious damage, closing parts of Route 460 entirely.

This means half of the town is now cut off.

Residents are asked to still call 911 in an emergency, and if they cannot be reached by Cape St. George Ambulance, Lourdes Ambulance will respond.

Video posted to social media has shown entire culverts washing away, and at least one house with a rush of water running through the front door.

As well, Route 440 near Hughes Brook has been washed out and reduced to one lane.

Meanwhile, traffic has been reduced on several thoroughfares in Deer Lake due to the flooding, and according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, two major roads are closed in Corner Brook as precautionary measures.

Drivers should avoid Riverside Drive and O’Connell Drive for the time being.

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