Published on July 17, 2025 at 7:25 p.m.
The Quebec region was touched Thursday by thunderstorms that hit repeatedly. Intense precipitation has caused significant water accumulations, backdoings and localized floods, even forcing the evacuation of certain residents.
Start photo: evacuations on the Foulon path, in Quebec, July 17, 2025 | Credit: Pierre LABERGE
Streets transformed into rivers
From the end of the morning, we pointed out problems of water accumulation on the roads in several sectors, while thunderstorm cells succeeded quickly above the national capital and its southern shore.
A road in Quebec, July 17, 2025. | Credit: Charles G Peou
Images shared from Lévis on social networks showed completely flooded streets, and even a section of the Submerged highway 20. Over 40 mm of rain fell in places in just a few hours, according to preliminary data.
Several people have also published images of flooded basements.
Evacuations in Quebec
In Quebec, Chemin du Foulon, located at the river level, was covered with several centimeters of water, making traffic impossible. Residents of the sector had to be evacuated by emergency services, with the help of a team specializing in nautical rescue.
The authorities recommend caution, in particular by avoiding flooded areas, whether on foot or by car.
