What the records say
- When
- 14 Jul 1987
- Kind
- Flood
- Coordinates
- 45.52° N, 73.65° W
- Description
- Montreal is hit by a series of severe thunderstorms during the Montreal Flood of 1987.
Placed at the coordinates of the event it links, Montreal flood of 1987.
Montreal flood of 1987
Floods in Montreal, Canada in 1987
The Montreal flood of 1987 happened on July 14 of that year when a series of strong thunderstorms crossed the island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, between the noon hour and 2:30 p.m. Over 100 millimetres (3.9 in) of rain fell during this very short period of time. The sewer systems were overwhelmed by the deluge and the city was paralyzed by the flooded roads.
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