Major Floods

Floods are part of the natural hydrological cycle (the seasonal fluctuation of water levels) and occur along rivers and streams somewhere in Canada every year. Flooding is a common natural hazard that has caused 260 known disasters since 1900, resulting in the loss of 235 lives and 8.7 billion dollars in damage. This map depicts 260 flood disaster events from 1902 - 2005.

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Dernière modification janvier 16, 2026, 20:51 (TU)
Créé le janvier 16, 2026, 20:51 (TU)
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criticality_level Faible
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geographic_scope Canada
sensitivity_level Faible
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year_most_recent 2022-03-14 19:44:00.173000
year_start 2016-09-25 14:56:46.843000