Pointe-Fortune residents brace for more flooding as Outaouais River rises

Residents in Pointe-Fortune are growing increasingly worried as the Outaouais River continues to rise.

More rain is expected in the coming days.

READ MORE: Rigaud residents brace for another round of flooding

Dozens of businesses and homes have been flooded and two were already evacuated.

It’s the second time in less than two weeks that the town of 500 people has been hit by critically high water levels.

“It flooded, it went back in and then we started cleaning. The ferry was going to start, tourists were going to start coming in,” he said.

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It flooded, it went back in and then we started cleaning. The ferry was going to start, tourists were going to start coming in," he said.

READ MORE: 30 homes evacuated after flooding in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Île Bizard

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Residents told Global News that decks, jetties and other waterside objects have been carried away by the rushing water.

Pointe-Fortune officials are also working to secure a home at risk of being lost.

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The city has provided sand bags to residents, but some argue more should be done to help those affected.

“I’ve spent the last three days now doing sand bagging myself, and driving back and forth to get maybe 150 bags,” said resident Ken Flack.

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "I've spent the last three days now doing sand bagging myself, and driving back and forth to get maybe 150 bags," said resident Ken Flack.

“If I had 400 delivered, my house would be protected right now.”

READ MORE: Île Mercier submerged by flood waters

Over the past day or so, the river has flooded over the main road, and with ever rising water levels, the city says it may soon be forced to close the main artery.

READ MORE: With more rain expected, Quebec towns deal with flooding

Municipalities such as Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Île Bizard, Rigaud and Île Mercier are also dealing with flooding due to the warm temperatures and heavy rainfall.