Western Turnpike Shut Down After Flooding in Guilderland
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, flooded portions of the Western Turnpike in Guilderland, NY, leading officials to close the road and redirect traffic while assessing damage and planning repairs.
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Western Turnpike Closed After Guilderland Flooding Submerges Police Cruiser
Heavy rain on August 6, 2026, caused flooding in Guilderland that submerged a police cruiser and forced the closure of the Western Turnpike, disrupting travel for commuters and Saratoga visitors.
Brown’s Beach Set to Reopen After Flood Closure
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater, NY, is set to reopen in early August 2026 after a week‑long closure caused by historic flooding, restoring a popular spot for locals and tourists.
Montreal Metro Area Requests Quebec Aid to Map Flood‑Risk Buildings
Montreal’s metropolitan community asked Quebec’s government on August 4, 2026 for help mapping buildings at risk of flooding, citing a rise in heavy‑rain events that have increased flood incidents across the city.
CMM Urges Quebec to Fund Flood‑Risk Building Map
The Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal has asked Quebec to fund a project that will map flood‑prone buildings, citing a rise in severe rainstorms and related flooding across the city.
Montreal Seeks Quebec Aid to Map Flood‑Prone Buildings
Montreal’s regional authority has asked the Quebec government for help in mapping the city’s flood‑prone building zones, a move prompted by a rise in heavy‑rain events and increasing flood incidents.
Floods and Landslide Damage L'Ascension in Quebec's Laurentides
Heavy rain from recent storms caused severe flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging homes and infrastructure. The event is part of a wider pattern of storm‑related damage across the province.
St. Catharines Declares Emergency After Severe Rainfall
St. Catharines declared a state of emergency on August 2, 2026, after three severe rain events caused flooding and damage. City officials have activated emergency measures to address the impacts and protect public safety.
Montreal Calls on Quebec to Map Flood‑Risk Buildings
Montreal's metropolitan community has asked the Quebec government for assistance in creating a map of buildings most vulnerable to flooding, citing an increase in heavy‑rain events and related flood incidents.
Floods and Landslide Damage L'Ascension in Quebec
Intense rainstorms on August 4 caused flooding and a landslide in L'Ascension, Quebec, damaging streets and a hillside as part of a larger weather system affecting the province.
Montreal Requests Quebec Aid to Map Flood‑Prone Buildings
Montreal's regional authority has asked the Quebec government for help funding a project to map flood‑prone buildings, a response to the city's rising flood incidents caused by severe rainstorms.
Brown’s Beach Closed Indefinitely After July Flooding
The Town of Stillwater closed Brown’s Beach indefinitely after heavy rain on July 29, 2026 caused Saratoga Lake to flood the shoreline. The closure leaves the popular lakeside spot unavailable for residents and visitors until safety assessments are completed.
City Cancels Flood Briefing After Class‑Action Filings
The City of Dollard‑des‑Ormeaux cancelled a planned public briefing on the June flood after two class‑action requests were filed against it, leaving residents without a scheduled forum for information.
Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Capital Region
Torrential rainstorms on July 29 caused widespread flooding across Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer counties, leading to emergency alerts and the opening of shelters for displaced residents.
State of Emergency Issued for Flash‑Flood Threats in Capital Region
Local emergency management officials declared a state of emergency on July 29, 2026 for flash‑flood warnings in New York's Capital Region due to ongoing heavy rain, urging residents to stay alert and avoid low‑lying areas.
Pierrefonds‑Roxboro Flood Cleanup Persists a Month On
Residents of Pierrefonds‑Roxboro are still cleaning flood debris and repairing damage a month after June’s heavy rains, with many covering costs themselves due to limited insurance compensation.
June Storms and Flooding Yield $1.1 B Insured Losses Nationwide
June 2026 storms and flooding in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Montreal area caused over $1.1 billion in insured damage, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Third Flood Hits Pierrefonds, Residents Begin Cleanup
Intense weekend rainstorms on June 20‑21, 2026 caused a third flood in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro, leaving homes and streets on Fox Street water‑damaged. Residents began cleanup on Monday, removing debris and damaged belongings.
Montreal Plans New Flood Controls After West Island Deluge
Montreal and West Island municipalities will implement sponge parks and retention basins after the latest flash flood, marking the fourth major inundation since 2017. The new measures aim to provide long‑term protection against recurring heavy‑rain events.
Third Flood Hits Pierrefonds‑Roxboro, Residents Begin Cleanup
Heavy rainstorms on June 20‑21, 2026 caused the third flood in Pierrefonds‑Roxboro, inundating dozens of homes on Fox Street. Residents began cleanup on June 22, tackling water damage to appliances, furniture and vehicles.
