Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeFlood
PlaceEastern Canada
Event Start DateMay 4, 2017
Event End DateMay 7, 2017
CommentsA combination of significant rainfall from May 4-7, overland flow, and high water levels led to extensive flooding across in parts of eastern Canada. Montreal and the National Capital Region experienced their wettest springs in recorded history with over +400 mm of rainfall. Several communities declared States of Emergency including Gatineau, Montreal, and many smaller towns. The Canadian military deployed 4,000 personnel to help with the flood efforts. The event caused significant losses including over $116 million in insured damage, and 550 damaged roads. Two people were killed in floodwaters in the Sainte-Anne River (Gaspe region).
Fatalities2
Injured / InfectedUnknown
Evacuated4000
Estimated Total Cost$116,000,000
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$116,000,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
MagnitudeUnknown