Flooding | Update as of April 24

Overall Situation

The forecast for the coming days is for water levels to drop.

No further updates will be posted on our platforms, unless there is a significant change that requires informing residents in the affected areas.

However, it is strongly recommended that protective measures remain in place. An advisory will be issued as soon as the end of the spring flood is confirmed.

The City will continue, until further notice:

Installation of a levee on Saint-Charles Avenue, between Turcot and Brabant Streets;
Installation of a levee on Chemin des Chenaux, near the overpass;
Implementation of preventive measures to protect sensitive infrastructure—including sewer access manholes and pumping stations—to limit the impacts of a potential rise in water levels.

Water levels and forecasts

According to the latest data from the Centre d’expertise hydrique du Québec (MELCCFP), the water level of Lake of the Two Mountains is expected to reach:

24.09 m today
24.02 m tomorrow
23.95 m Sunday

For comparison, levels had reached:

24.33 m in 2023
24.63 m in 2019
24.66 m in 2017

For more details, consult the website of the Centre d’expertise hydrique du Québec.

Residents can also view the forecasts using the Crues Grand Montréal tool.

Please note that this tool does not take into account flood control measures implemented by the City (levees, flood barriers, etc.). The data comes from water level gauges located along the main waterways of the metropolitan archipelago and is updated in near real time. 72-hour forecasts are also issued every six hours. However, these forecasts involve a degree of uncertainty and are provided for informational purposes only.

Closures

A section of Rue de Breslay, which runs parallel to Highway 40, is closed
The Esther-Blondin Pier is closed to the public
The road leading to Maison-Valois Park is closed

Compensation Offered by the Government of Quebec - Temporary Preventive Measures

If you have implemented temporary preventive measures to prevent or limit damage to your primary residence and the property attached to it, you may be eligible for compensation from the Government of Quebec.

If you are a homeowner, you may receive $230 per day, from the first to the last day these measures are in place.

If you are a tenant, you may receive $130 per day, from the first to the last day these measures were taken.

When you complete your application for financial assistance and compensation from the Government of Quebec, you must specify the tasks you performed to protect your residence and your belongings.

A maximum of $8,000 per dwelling or residence may be granted. No supporting documents are required.

Examples:

You move furniture and appliances to an upper floor, place sandbags, install or monitor pumps, board up openings, build a dike, or dig a ditch. »

This information is taken from the Government of Quebec’s website.

Financial assistance applications can be submitted online.

Recommended preventive measures

As a precaution:

Check that the sump pump is working properly and ensure it can run continuously if necessary
Make sure the backflow preventer is in good condition to prevent sewer backups
Clear drains and curbs around the house to facilitate water runoff
Monitor sump pits and basements, especially during heavy rain
Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit

For your information

The City reminds residents that it is monitoring the situation closely and will implement the necessary measures as needed.

For more information (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.): 450-455-3371
Outside these hours: call 311
In case of emergency: call 911.

An email address is also available for residents: inondations@ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca