Montreal Floods

• Torrential rains: Montreal calls on Quebec to expand flood compensation

  Up to 100 millimetres of rain fell on the Montreal area on Sunday, leading to flash flooding and power outages.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2025
  
• Montreal water main that burst among city’s most ‘vulnerable’ pipes, officials say

  Montreal continued to clean up Monday after a major water main break flooded streets, paralyzed traffic and forced emergency evacuations from water-logged buildings.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2024
  
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• Spring flooding hits part of Quebec as authorities keep eye on rivers, lakes

  Authorities also continued to monitor parts of Montreal's West Island, especially in communities along the Rivière des Prairies that were hard hit by past spring floods.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
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• Heavy rainfall leads to flooding, sewer backups in Greater Montreal area

  Environment Canada confirmed that anywhere between 80 and 110 millimetres of rain hit of Montreal on Tuesday. The downpour led to tricky commutes.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
• Montrealers asked to prepare for rising waters as coronavirus pandemic affects flooding response

  The City of Montreal is asking residents who live in areas prone to flooding to put preventive measures in place.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2020
• Section of Montreal’s Gouin Boulevard closed to traffic for flood preparations

  A section of Gouin Boulevard in Montreal's Pierrefonds neighbourhood has been closed to traffic as the borough prepares for rising floodwaters.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2020
• Concern growing in Ile-Bizard about flood preparedness as spring approaches

  Ile-Bizard residents are worried their borough has not learned enough from past floods.

  Environment

  Feb 29, 2020
• Île Mercier bridge re-opens as residents ask for help during weekend cleanup

  The only bridge to the tiny island adjacent to Île Mercier had been closed for over six weeks.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2019
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• Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève residents search for ways to prevent future floods

  Residents in Montreal's flood-stricken Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève borough gathered to discuss ways to avoid future problems.

  Weather

  May 30, 2019
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• West Island residents told to stay vigilant in face of wet weather

  Flood-prone residents across the Island of Montreal are bracing for more water as rain is in the forecast.

  Canada

  May 13, 2019