Update on flooding: As the weekend approaches, Gatineau remains vigilant

Gatineau, May 2, 2025. – According to the latest update by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB), high-water projections remain lower than in 2023. They have been adjusted slightly downwards since the initial projections, and water levels are rising more slowly than initially projected, but the situation may persist for several more days next week. The numbers have been fluctuating all week, but municipal crews remain on standby and ready to intervene at a moment's notice.

As the weekend approaches, Gatineau reminds residents to remain vigilant and prepared to ensure their safety and protect their property. The ORRPB website (ottawariver.ca/forecasts) provides daily updates. Please report any issues to the non-emergency call centre at 3-1-1.

At a glance

●	At this point, all shoreline property owners who might be affected by flooding have been contacted by firefighters.

●	Municipal crews are out monitoring and closely inspecting the affected areas, assessing the impact on buildings and infrastructures, and remaining attentive to the needs of the residents concerned.

●	Some streets may end up with restricted access. The public is asked to comply with signage. Additional restrictions may be imposed over the coming days.

●	Gatineau invites the public to limit their movements through at-risk areas and to be prudent when driving a car or a boat, being sure to slow down around flooded streets.

●	Sandbags will be available at two distribution sites. Check the interactive map at gatineau.ca/crue for the locations of those sites and the affected streets.

●	Emergency response is everyone's business and calls for teamwork. Residents have a key role to play in terms of taking the necessary steps to ensure their own safety and protect their property.

●	Gatineau will continue to update the public as the situation evolves. Residents are also asked to sign up for text messages and email alerts at gatineau.ca/crue.

●	Residents may at any time call 811 for psycho-social support. Info-Social 811, option 2 is a free and confidential phone consultation service offered year-round, 24/7.

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“With the weekend upon us, Gatineau reminds shoreline property owners to remain vigilant and prepared to ensure their safety and protect their property. Although water levels are rising more slowly than projected, the situation could change quickly. I ask Gatineau residents to keep monitoring developments. You may rest assured that municipal crews are on standby and at the ready throughout the territory, tracking the situation hourly,” indicated Gatineau Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette.

Related links

Interactive map

Web page: Spring freshet and flooding news

Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board

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