| Comments | Saguenay River Valley QC, July 19, 1996; 290 mm of rainfall in less than 36 hours and caused at least 10 deaths. Thousands of homes, roads and bridges washed out; Downed power lines. A total of 15,825 people had to leave their homes. At least 20 major bridges heavily damaged. Greater than 50 towns and villages inundated, or main roads destroyed and electricity cut off. Aluminium plants and paper mills slowed or closed for a month. At least 3,200 industry workers idling. 3 schools closed. The Canadian Red Cross sent 1600 volunteers to set up a temp office and evacuate people. Overall they assisted 16,000 people. |