History Of Flooding In Canada
The history of flooding in Canada is marked by events caused by excessive rainfall and excessive snowmelt. Flood events have had a significant effect on the various regions of the country.
Read more about History Of Flooding In Canada: 1894 Fraser River Flood, 1948 Fraser River Flood, 1950 Red River Flood, 1986 Winisk Flood, 1996 Saguenay Flood, 1997 Red River Flood, 2008 Saint John River Flood, 2009 Red River Flood, 2011 Assiniboine River Flood
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