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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Heavy rains on June 20‑21, 2026 flooded hundreds of homes in west Montreal and the South Shore, prompting a dispute over responsibility between residents and city officials as cleanup efforts begin.
Montreal and West Island municipalities have launched a flood‑mitigation program that adds sponge parks and retention basins after the fourth residential flooding since 2017. The measures aim to lessen future flash‑flood damage in the area.
After more than 150 mm of rain on June 22 caused widespread flooding in Montreal’s West Island, residents and city officials worked together to remove water and debris, while officials called for future flood‑prevention measures.
Dozens of homes on Rue Fox in Pierrefonds were flooded for a third time after heavy weekend rains, and residents spent Monday cleaning the damage.
Intense rain on June 20 caused flash flooding in Montreal’s West Island, leading the city and local municipalities to propose new sponge parks and retention basins as part of a long‑term flood‑mitigation strategy, the latest response to four floods since 2017.
Intense rain on June 20‑21, 2026 flooded hundreds of homes in West Montreal and the South Shore, leading residents to blame the city while officials pointed to shared responsibility and the limits of existing drainage systems.
On June 22, 2026, residents of Pierrefonds cleared water‑logged belongings from dozens of homes on Fox Street after a third severe flood caused by heavy rain. The community‑led effort highlights ongoing flooding challenges in the Pierrefonds‑Roxboro borough.
Intense weekend rainstorms flooded Rue Fox in Pierrefonds, damaging dozens of homes and leaving appliances, furniture and vehicles in the street, prompting residents to begin clean‑up on Monday.
Heavy rains from June 20‑22, 2026 flooded hundreds of homes on Montreal's west side and South Shore, leading residents to blame the city while officials said responsibility is shared.
Intense weekend rain caused a third flood in Pierrefonds, inundating dozens of homes on Rue Fox. Residents spent Monday clearing water‑damaged belongings from the street as the neighbourhood grapples with repeated flooding.
Desjardins Insurance received nearly 1,700 calls from flooded homeowners in Greater Montreal during the June 20‑21 weekend, reflecting the impact of heavy rain that caused widespread inundation across the region.
