New Brunswick Flooding

• New Brunswick monitoring potential for flooding as river levels begin to rise

  The spillway gates at the Mactaquac Dam, near Fredericton, will need to be opened soon because of the rising water, according to the Department of Public Safety.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2022
  
• Sackville, Amherst mayors approve of plan to protect border land from flooding

  The mayors of the two towns that are linked by the Chignecto Isthmus say they are pleased with a plan to mitigate permeant flooding in the area.

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2022
  
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• New Brunswick flood watch says too early to predict extent of upcoming flood season

  Flood watch officials in New Brunswick say current snow pack conditions are similar to last year, when there was little impact from flooding along the Saint John River.

  Weather

  Mar 11, 2022
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• 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
• N.B. residents impacted by flooding encouraged to report damage

  Local MLA Tammy Scott-Wallace says the repetitive flooding in the area has made it impossible for some residents to insure their homes.

  Weather

  Dec 3, 2020
• 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
• River levels to reach flood stage in 3 New Brunswick communities

  The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization says river levels are expected to reach flood stage in Fredericton and Saint-Hilaire on Sunday and in Gagetown on Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 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
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• Some homes in a New Brunswick community experience spring flooding

  The flooding in the community about 120 kilometres east of Fredericton follows warm temperatures and heavy rain that lashed the province Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Emergency officials in New Brunswick warn of potential flooding, revise forecast 

  Environment Canada is forecasting 20 to 40 millimetres of rain, and possibly higher near the Fundy coast, with high wind gusts and very mild temperatures starting today and into Tuesday.

  Environment

  Apr 13, 2020