The municipality of Saint-André-Avellin, Que., is preparing to declare a state of emergency after floodwaters have forced a dozen homes to be evacuated. In Ripon, Que., one person was forced from their home due to flooding on the Petite-Nation River. The town of Rigaud, Que., about 130 kilometres east of Ottawa near the Ontario-Quebec border, has also declared a state of emergency. Meanwhile, the City of Gatineau is keeping close watch on rising waters in five different neighbourhoods on the Ottawa River and Gatineau River. The city also warned that water levels could continue to rise over the next few days.

Source: CBC News April 20, 2017 19:28 UTC