The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 What’s scarier for Canadian communities — floods, or flood maps? https://thenarwhal.ca/outdated-flood-maps-canada/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=152099 When maps showing areas most likely to flood are outdated, it puts people and property at risk. In Montreal, a battle over updating them highlights a nationwide worry over home values and insurance costs Xavi Richer Vis In-Depth climate adaptation flooding Quebec urban development Illustration: Simone Williamson / The Narwhal Illustration of red llines being drawn on a map.