OTTAWA/GATINEAU, Monday May 1, 2023 — The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are increasing in response to significant rainfall received over the last few days. Minor flood levels are occurring in multiple locations between Mattawa and the Montreal region. Major flood levels are […]

Unofficial translation Weather conditions Meteorological Service of Canada’s Quebec Vigilance Map Areas in the High Vigilance Zone A quasi-stationary low pressure system over the south of the province will bring rain for several days until Wednesday. The heaviest rain event is currently underway. This system has the potential to dump a total of 40 to […]

Dear residents of the Pontiac, I am very proud of the residents of the Pontiac who have once again risen to the challenges presented by mother nature with the recent ice storm and spring flooding. In regards to the ice storm, the Council of Mayors join me in agreeing that Hydro-Québec did the best that […]

Unofficial translation Watch for spring flood conditions in 2023 Flood expertise table During spring flooding, the Ministère de la Sécurité publique (MSP) coordinates a flood expertise table to allow authorities to monitor the situation and anticipate any issues that may arise. This table, which meets weekly, is made up of experts from various departments of […]