Water levels begin to rise along the Saint John River in downtown Fredericton on April 18, 2019. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)

NB Residents Watching For Rising Waters

Tara Clow April 13, 2020 6:50 am Last Updated on February 7, 2026 4:31 pm

Three communities in the province could reach flood stage this week.

Residents living or working in areas including Saint Hilaire, Fredericton and Gagetown should keep a close eye on the waterways.

River Watch officials are also closely watching for ice movement in the upper Saint John River basin, which would increase the risk of ice jams.

Heavy rain is also expected in those regions today with up to 40 millimetres in the forecast for today and tomorrow.

The latest tips can be found on the Riverwatch website, or by following the Emergency Measures Organization on Twitter and Facebook.

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