Parts of New Brunswick reach flood stage as Saint John River swells
Fredericton and Gagetown have officially reached the flood stage as water levels in the swollen Saint John River rise., water levels in Fredericton were at 7.25 metres as of 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. The flood stage there is 6.5 metres.
In Gagetown, water levels were recorded at 4.36 Wednesday morning, 0.36 metres above the flood stage in that area.Officials in New Brunswick warned on Tuesday that water levels were likely to reach above flood stage in Fredericton, Jemseg and Gagetown over the next few days. In Jemseg, water levels were still below the flood stage on Wednesday morning but are expected to surpass it by Thursday morning.Officials also warned of water levels nearing flood stages in Maugerville, Grand Lake, Sheffield-Lakeville Corner, and increasing levels in Oak Point, Hampton, and Quispamsis-Saint John.
New Brunswick’s Emergency Management Office said in a tweet Wednesday that flood waters could cause road closures in the coming days. Flood waters could cause road closures in the coming days. Avoid any roads covered by water, water may be deeper than it appears. Follow road closure notices and do not move or drive around barricades.
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