Recent heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across the Town of Lincoln, impacting homes, businesses, and properties throughout the community. As recovery efforts continue, the Town has made several resources available to help residents and business owners report damage, access support programs, and provide information that will assist with ongoing response and future planning. Below you’ll find links to the available forms and resources for those affected by the flooding.
Please visit the Town of Lincoln’s website for the most up to date news and announcements.
The Town is advocating with the Province of Ontario to begin the process of activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program.
If you live in Lincoln and experienced damage to your property due to the July 21 flooding, please fill out our brief form by August 17. This information will be provided to the Province of Ontario to determine whether this program will be activated.
The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is gathering information about the impacts of the recent flooding and state of emergency on local businesses. Responses will help advocate for assistance and recovery resources. Individual responses will remain confidential unless permission is granted.
Need some help? A piece of equipment? An extra set of hands? Let us know and we’ll share your request and find support as best as we can.
Do you have some time you’d like offer to help a business or resident in need? Or a form of donation to support those affected by the floods? Fill out this form and we’ll pair you up.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement: Flood Recovery Waste Collection Services Extended
Enhanced curbside waste collection services have been extended through Friday, August 21, 2026. Residents may continue to place flood-related waste at the curb for collection, including garbage, bulky items and construction and demolition (C&D) materials, in accordance with the applicable collection requirements.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement: Flood Cleanup and Recovery Support Has Arrived in Lincoln
The Town of Lincoln is working with partner agencies, including Team Rubicon, deployed by Ontario Corps, and Samaritan’s Purse and Mennonite Disaster Service, to connect residents with flood cleanup and recovery assistance.
Wednesday, August 6, 2026
Public Service Announcement: Flood Recovery Waste Collection for ALL Lincoln Residents
Enhanced flood recovery waste collection begins Wednesday, August 5 and will continue through Friday, August 14, 2026, on residents’ regularly scheduled collection days. Please note: This includes garbage collection on August 5, 6 and 7 as well as the week of August 10.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Town of Lincoln Declares State of Emergency Following Historic Flooding
The Town of Lincoln has declared a State of Emergency following the historic flooding that has impacted our community over the past 24 hours.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Joint Statement from Mayor Sandra Easton and CAO Michael Kirkopoulos: Town Declares a Significant Weather Event and Calls on Federal and Provincial Governments for Assistance
With more than 170 mm of rainfall in a single day, following two additional storms that each brought more than 100 mm of rain within the past week and a half, our community has been pushed beyond its limits. These are not ordinary weather events. They are extraordinary disasters.
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