Flash floods wreak havoc in Rivière-Rouge
In a corridor stretching from Maniwaki to Rivière-Rouge, between 75 and 125 mm of rain fell in less than 24 hours.
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A break was also reported on Route 309 at Chemin du Graphite, and a rockfall was reported on the P'tit Train du Nord bike path.
During Monday's thunderstorms, strong storm cells unleashed significant amounts of rain. The system moved particularly slowly, which contributed to the intensity of the downpour. In fact, a tornado warning was issued late in the afternoon for northeastern Ontario, near Quebec's border.
Rivière-Rouge, July 7, 2025. (Alain Otto/Submitted)
Due to the challenging weather conditions, flights bound for Montreal-Trudeau had to be diverted to other airports.
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Editor's Note: This article was translated from French to English for The Weather Network. For the original version, please visit meteomedia.com. Header image courtesy of Alain Otto.
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