New Brunswick River Watch

• River watch officials keep an eye on flood levels in New Brunswick as snow melts

  New Brunswick's River Watch officials say melting snow in the northwest of the province has a clear path downstream after the ice cover broke up without creating an ice jam.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2023
  
• New Brunswick residents warned of possible flooding along Saint John River

  Monday's river watch forecast shows water levels in Fredericton, Woodstock and Gagetown rising toward flood level by the end of the week.

  Weather

  Apr 17, 2023
  
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• Flooding forecasted early next week in northwestern New Brunswick

  Residents in the area of Saint-Hilaire, N.B., should take caution next week as the Saint John River is forecasted to reach flood stage on Tuesday.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2023
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• N.B. hopes for quiet spring but asks residents to be prepared for possible floods

  The New Brunswick government is hoping for a quiet spring season along the province's Saint John River, but officials say it's too early to predict flooding.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• Flood forecasters say snow pack below average in New Brunswick as temperatures rise

  A spokesman for the Department of Public Safety says the current weather forecast is good with warm days and cool nights to slow the snow melt.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2021
• New Brunswick’s 2020 flood season ends without damage experienced in past years

  After 10 weeks in operation, the River Watch Program for the 2020 season is now over.

  Environment

  May 15, 2020
• Minor flooding reported in New Brunswick along Saint John River

  River Watch officials say they are not anticipating widespread flooding in any communities given the current forecast.

  Environment

  Apr 15, 2020
• New Brunswickers warned that snow and rain in forecast could result in flooding

  Between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow is forecast for today and Friday, followed by rain next Monday and Tuesday.

  Environment

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Volunteers develop new app to help New Brunswickers stay up-to-date on flood risks

  New Brunswickers will now be able to get up-to-date flood alerts and warnings through the new mobile-friendly River Watch app.

  Tech

  Mar 23, 2018
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• New Brunswick emergency officials remind people to stay vigilant about flooding

  Emergency officials in Fredericton are reminding New Brunswickers to stay vigilant and informed about water levels due to flooding risks in some areas of the province.

  Weather

  Apr 16, 2017