The Saguenay Flood of 1996: Canada’s Most Devastating 20th Century Deluge
The Saguenay flood of July 1996 became the most catastrophic overland flood in 20th-century Canadian history, devastating Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region with unprecedented rainfall. This natural disaster claimed 10 lives, caused $1.5 billion in damages, and left behind an iconic symbol of survival that still stands today.