\u201cWe\u2019ve already gone over the average water level, and we\u2019re starting to see some flooding at the lower-lying areas,\u201d said Pier-Luc Cauchon, a longtime resident of \u00cele-Mercier, just off of \u00cele-Bizard. \u201cWe usually have two peak periods. The water is about 10 inches away from the bridge to get to the island, and I figure the bridge will be covered by water starting this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cauchon is used to preparing for frequent flooding. He was among the residents who remained on the island<\/a> during the 2017 historic flooding, when water surrounded most homes on the island.<\/p>\n The borough of \u00cele-Bizard\u2014Ste-Genevi\u00e8ve was preparing sand bags Thursday, and Cauchon expects that some of his neighbours will begin building walls of sand to prevent water from reaching their homes. Nearby, Pierrefonds-Roxboro blue-collar workers were setting up temporary walls at the northern end of Ch\u00e2teau-Pierrefonds Ave., and council members were conducting door-to-door visits to inform residents about how to prepare for potential flooding, and what resources would be available from the city.<\/p>\n Risques d’inondations : La CMM suit la situation et invite la population du #GrandMtl<\/a> qui r\u00e9side \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 de cours d’eau \u00e0 consulter le site Crues Grand Montr\u00e9al, un outil de surveillance et de pr\u00e9vision des niveaux d\u2019eau sur un horizon de 72 heures: https:\/\/t.co\/SCchxbTyJU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Z4g3GCQs1o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Communaut\u00e9 m\u00e9tropolitaine de Montr\u00e9al (CMM) (@CMM_info) April 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAt the rate they are projecting into Saturday, we know that without our emergency measures, we will have some flooding in the area,\u201d said Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough mayor Jim Beis.<\/p>\n Both Pierrefonds and the neighbouring town of Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue had informed residents that preparations were being made to prevent flooding, and sandbags will be handed out to those who need them.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re able to closely monitor the water levels, but we understand that anything can change,\u201d Beis said. \u201cWe know that water levels will continue to climb Saturday and Sunday. But will it plateau after that? We don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n The City of Rigaud, west of Montreal, was also handing out sandbags and telling residents who live in flood zones to be prepared.<\/p>\n In Laval, some streets were already closed due to minor flooding in the Laval-Ouest and Fabreville areas. The city was setting up a temporary dike on Riviera St. and evaluating whether other measures are needed. As of now, the city has prepared sandbags, but has not distributed any to homes, because none are at major risk for flooding.<\/p>\n \u201cThe situation in Laval is under control right now,\u201d said Laval Fire Chief Patrick Taillefer. \u201cWe\u2019re in alert mode, and waiting to see if we\u2019re going to go into intervention mode. For the moment, we just have minor flooding.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re really far away from what we saw during 2017 and 2019 at this point.\u201d<\/p>\n The fire department will conduct door-to-door visits to reassure citizens that the situation is under control, Taillefer said.<\/p>\n Jesse Feith of The Gazette contributed to this report.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\tEditor\u2019s Picks\t<\/p>\n \t\t![\"Profile](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jm23-0418-Jason-Magd.MT_.jpg\")
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