News Release
River Watch 2008 / 11p.m. /Major flood warning (08/04/30)
May 1, 2008
River Watch 2008 / 11p.m. /Major flood warning
April 30, 2008
FREDERICTON (CNB) - River Watch 2008 and the Department of Public Safety's New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization is continuing the major flood warning to all areas along the St. John River, effective today, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Persons living or working along all streams, tributaries and rivers in the St. John River valley are asked to remain on alert, as we remain above or near flood stage in many areas. In the middle and northern basin from Saint Francois to Woodstock water levels will increase significantly and flooding could occur.
Major increases to water flows and levels are being seen in northern and middle parts of the basin from Saint Francois to Woodstock with significant flooding being reported in the Edmundston area.
The water level at Edmundston is 142.5, flood stage elevation is not available.
The water level at Perth Andover is 77.2, flood stage is 77.2.
The water level at Simonds is 48.7, flood stage 48.5.
The water level at Hartland is 46.9, flood stage is 45.7.
The water level at Woodstock is 41.25, flood stage 41.4.
Currently, water flows and levels are increasing through out the basin with the greatest rates of increase in the northern and middle portions. This trend will continue for the next several days. Water levels are now expected to reach or exceed the 1973 levels in Fredericton and Maugerville in the next 24 hours. These levels are also expected to be reached in more southern areas as the crest moves down river.
As of 7 p.m. water levels are on track as per the previous forecast.
In Fredericton, the water level was 7.91 metres and will continue to increase to 8.6 metres by Thursday morning and decrease slightly on Friday to 8.5 . Flood stage is 6.5.
In Maugerville, the water level is at 6.46 metres and is expected to increase to around 6.9 metres on Thursday and increase again on Friday to 7.2. Flood stage is 6.0.
In Jemseg, the water level is at 5.31 metres and is expected increase to 5.5 metres on Thursday and increase again on Friday to 5.9 Flood stage is 4.3.
In Grand Lake, the water level is at 5.29 metres and is expected increase to 5.5 metres on Thursday and to increase on Friday to 5.9. Flood stage is 5.0.
In Sheffield-Lakeville Corner, the water level is at 5.46 metres and is expected increase to 5.6 metres on Thursday and increase on Friday at 6.1. Flood stage is 4.8.
In Oak Point, the water level is at 4.46 metres and is expected to increase to 4.6 metres on Thursday and increase on Friday to 5.1. Flood stage is 4.7.
In Quispamsis-Saint John, the water level is at 4.26 metres and is expected to increase to 4.4 metres on Thursday and to 4.7 metres on Friday. Flood stage is 4.2.
The next report will be issued on Thursday May 1, 2008..
A complete list of weather warnings is available from Environment Canada at: http://meteo.gc.ca/warnings/nb_e.html.
A variety of self-help advice is also available on the NB-EMO Public Alerts site at: http://www.gnb.ca/RiverWatch.
A list of traffic advisories can be found on the Department of Transportation website at: http://www1.gnb.ca/cnb/transportation/index-e.asp.
08/04/29
MEDIA CONTACT: Andy Morton, River Watch 2008, 506-453-2133 or 1-800-561-4034.