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New Brunswick declares flood for Gagetown as Saint John River levels rise
Flood warnings remain in effect as levels in Fredericton and Gagetown are forecast to peak at 4.4 metres this week, officials said.
- On Tuesday, New Brunswick officials warned the Saint John River in Fredericton and Gagetown will reach flood stage within 24 hours, with several trails remaining closed as the province braces for peak water levels.
- The Environment Department reported water levels reached 4.26 metres in Gagetown, with levels expected to peak at 4.4 metres over Wednesday and Thursday as the river system backs up while discharging into Saint John Harbour.
- Colin Forsythe of the St. John River Society described the season as average but warned the river can only 'handle so much water in it' for discharge; Bradley urged residents to monitor River Watch for updates.
- Flood warnings have also been issued across Ontario and Quebec; authorities cautioned that 'if heavy rains come in the near future, the outlook could change,' advising residents to stay off waterways and banks.
- The Canadian Climate Institute says climate change is driving increasingly severe and frequent floods in many parts of Canada, underscoring why current Saint John River warnings reflect a long-term national concern.
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New Brunswick declares flood stage for Gagetown as Saint John River levels rise
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Saint John River has reached flood stage east of Fredericton. The government defines a flood as water levels that begin to incur significant costs to the province.
·Stratford, Canada
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