On June 22, 2026 residents of the Pierrefonds‑Roxboro borough in western Montreal started cleaning up after torrential rainstorms on June 20 and 21 flooded dozens of homes on Fox Street. The water rose quickly, submerging appliances, furniture and even cars, and the event marks the third flood occurrence recorded in the neighbourhood.
The heavy rainstorms overwhelmed local drainage systems, allowing water to spill into basements and ground‑level rooms across the street. Dozens of houses reported that floodwater reached floor height, covering kitchen appliances, sofas, wardrobes and parked vehicles. The damage was described as extensive, with many households left to assess the loss of personal belongings and structural integrity of their properties.
Cleanup began on Monday as residents deployed pumps, mops and sandbags to remove standing water and dry out affected areas. Homeowners cleared out soaked items, documented damage for insurance claims and arranged for professional drying services where needed. Municipal crews remained on standby to assist with any additional support, but the primary effort was driven by the community itself. This latest incident adds to a pattern of repeated flooding that has affected Pierrefonds‑Roxboro in recent years, underscoring the borough's ongoing exposure to intense rain events and the challenges residents face in recovering from such natural hazards.